No - we were not on the bullet train that wrecked. We are saddened by the news - and have no difficulty imagining the event, unfortunately. The wreck was not on the Shanghai to Beijing run - but it probably could have happened anywhere.
But we are in Guangzhou - and Shamian Island continues to charm with it's beautiful boulevards and shops.
Yesterday as usual we had breakfast in the hotel - a great view of the riverfront. We blew off the trip to the pearl and jade markets - sounded like a pressure sell - and just stayed on the island hanging out - doing some shopping and found the Starbucks. In the evening the Holt group of families went out for dinner at a Thai place (though, I don't know that we ate anything specifically Thai - I think the Holt staff were ordering based on our weak western tastes.)
We do have a prayer request. Though the days are getting easier - MeiLi is doing increasingly well - the nights are getting more difficult - she is having sessions of intense crying during the night. She doesn't seem to wake up - just cries. Last night was pretty intense.
Today we have a follow up doc visit - then a group event - the remainder of the day to ourselves.
3 comments:
I'll totally be praying for you guys and MeiLi. -Jayme
Praying for peace for you guys. If you don't have specific info on her sleep patterns, you might just ask Holt to call her orphanage to see if this was something MeiLi did there too. It most likely has something to do with all the changes. However, it could be somethng she has always dealt with. Just a thought. Totally praying for you guys all the time!
Michelle
Praying- sounds like a "night terror". google it. Cole had/has them. They are not awake and don't remember it in the morning. Can usually be fixed by a steady routine and a sufficient amount of sleep. When Cole has them he is always over tired. Hopefully getting home and establishing a routine and possibly a regular nap will help a lot.
Love you guys!
Amber
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