The time has come to say zài jiàn to China. This has been the most amazing adventure. We have made countless wonderful memories in the past two weeks. I so appreciate the Ahern’s invitation to join them as they traveled to China to be united with Sara Jane. Their kindness has had no end on this trip. They are dear and special friends indeed. I will never forget this trip or the memories we shared.
Today was bittersweet. I thoroughly enjoyed my last moments here. I soaked in every ounce of China that I could as I walked the streets one last time. But I was also a bit sad because I knew that each place I visited, each thing I did, each meal I ate would be my last for this trip. I’ll miss this country and its people. And I will miss the steamed buns. Yes, definitely will miss the steamed buns.
Zài jiàn China,wǒ ài nǐ!
Oh how I will miss eating this each morning.
Luke and Molly share a kiss on the river.
Wonder how I could fit this carved jade statue in my luggage.
The reason we came to China: Miss Sara Jane Si Te.
New friends we made here...love ya Karen!
I will miss my daily walks through the market. Especially the sounds and the smells...something a photograph can never capture.
Still wondering what on Earth dried seahorses will cure.
Here's something you don't see everyday...pure jade.
And here's another.
Luke and Molly waiting for their red couch picture.
Thank you Ahern Family. You kindness means the world to Molly and me. We love you from the bottom of our hearts.
Molly and Luke live from the red couch...an adoption trip tradition!
Mom and Molly on the red couch. This photo op was a lot easier today than it was in 2007. Molly knows how to look at the camera and smile this time!
Looking beautiful in her silk and tulle.
Goodnight and goodbye from China!
I will do a final wrap up post about China some time over the next week or so...when I am back in the good old USA! See you then!
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