Saturday, August 1, 2015

You don't even know...


....how adored and loved you are, Ethan.  You are an outstanding guy, and having YOU as a brother and uncle makes our lives rich.

Last night we were thinking of you, because you probably would have liked the evening: First, we tried donkey meat for supper. It was tender, spicy, and delicious. The setting couldn't have been better -- outdoor countryside-style restaurant on a hot summer night. Afterwards we strolled along the riverfront in the dark. A full moon and colorful city skyscraper lights reflected off the expanse of black water. Comfortable breezes nudged tiny wooden boats on the waves. Titus and Mike darted along the shoreline from one night fisherman to the next investigating their gear. Just a happy and peaceful Friday night in Changsha, on your birthday eve.

Happy Birthday!

from Drewbs, Rach, Titus and Mikey

counting the graces
thank you Father for
all of the above
laughing and joking with best friends on wechat group
seasonal fruit salad of peaches, dragon fruit, plums and sweet melon
hope for the flowers book -- inspired to dream, do justly, reject the mold, live free and bold
wildly liberating value system of Jesus Christ
whole family hug on the bed, restoration after hurt feelings
Titus playing around the house in underwear, snowpants and a spiderman mask 
Drew slept in, it was so good for him
joy of minimizing --  possessions, time commitments

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