My brother Ethan came to visit us! This was a momentous occasion people! We had to mark it with something awesome. Because Ethan is an outdoor adventurer, we planned a family trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge located in Yunnan province, not far from China's borders with Myanmar, India and Tibet. Mind almost could not believe eyes -- it was astonishing. In four days we hiked in, zig-zagged the entire length of the gorge, staying in family hostels along the route, then caught a bus back out. Sharing it with Ethan was unforgettable.
I love you!
counting the graces
thank you Father for
the kindness and care of EP, her email today
live messages with siblings and parents this morning
HEARTROOT FIRE on the gift of blackness -- brave and honest experience-telling that renders me stunned by the strength and beauty of truth and justice
sleeping in late with Drew, and all his support with housework today
you cannot honor God if you do not love your brother, you cannot love your brother if you do not honor God
you're growing gentleness in me
you're opening my heart to be more grace-giving, like yours
the help of hundreds, thousands, who have made this adoption possible
I failed, you love me
camaraderie with classmates' parents at a little party here, Friday night -- I'm reassured and heartened by their acceptance of us
Lei Yuting's mom who brought Titus home, in the rain, out of her way, and gave us homemade snacks
Lydia is hanging in there!
How amazing, and beautiful. I look forward to each new post, and miss you in between them.
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