- July 17-18, 2007 -
I have been riding the train from Shanghai to Beijing for nearly 10 hours. This journey has been so delightful! Papa really provided for me so much so it is as if I'm having a joyful dream. The guy beside me on the train speaks or understands no English, but is extremely kind to me and has spoken to me a bunch. I think he is maybe 20 or 21.
He shared food and a soda with me last night and even let me move to a different seat so I could sleep better. Then, he gave his extra long sleeve shirt to use as a blanket so I wouldn't be cold. I dreamed about him and woke up around 6:30 this morning really thinking it all wasn't real ... but it is real. :) I shared some of my breakfast with him. He is one of the kindest people I've truly ever met especially so in China! He also helps the others around us too. I can tell that he enjoys talking with them. I in fact wish that I could join in their jovial conversation, but I cannot for now though I do understand some of what they say.
Still miles to go before Beijing, but what a joyful ride! I am very excited to make this last leg of my China trip. I am eager to love on these little orphaned and disabled kids. I want to do a wonderful job as their third "Mama;" I will care for them with two other Chinese ladies. It is raining outside now off the train but that does not deter me from enjoying the sights of northern China which looks so different from southern China. Okay I will end here for now.
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By Michael James Craig on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:17:56 GMT
that is awesome to be able o not understand each other, yet still get past even that. so awesome. :)
By kat on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:24:47 GMT
Amanda,the album doesn't working at all.Could not see your pics =( Make papa be with you in BJ,love u and miss u a looooooooooot
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