Illustrated by Lauren and Caroline
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| Lia, Carly, Lauren, and Lily |
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Another beautiful story...
Written by God
Illustrated by Lauren and Caroline
Illustrated by Lauren and Caroline
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Friends in High Places
Let me tell you about my friend, Sonia.
We "met" recently via the world wide web when we realized we'd be traveling to China at the same time and our kids were at the same orphanage.
Sonia is definitely someone you want to know when you are about to embark on an adventure like the one we are preparing for.
See, Sonia knows people.
She's got connections.
She asks. They answer.
And the other day, while reading her blog, she dropped some knowledge on me that was profound.
Profound.
What was it?
In a word: Jibbigo.
And what is that you may ask?
Think "universal translator" from Star Trek that you download as an app to your phone.
You speak English. It translates to Chinese.
You (well OK, not you, but let's say some really cute 8 year old Chinese girl) communicates in Chinese, it translates to English.
This is huge. Because there are some very, very important things we will need to communicate to others while in China.
Like "Where is the nearest Starbucks?"
And "Could you please point me in the direction of the nearest toilet that flushes?"
And of course, one of the most important things we'll need translated~
Something I have been waiting months to communicate~
"You, sweet girl, have one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen..."
Thanks Sonia.
You rock.
We "met" recently via the world wide web when we realized we'd be traveling to China at the same time and our kids were at the same orphanage.
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| Lily with Sonia's 2 boys (Joey on the left and Jacob on the right). |
Sonia is definitely someone you want to know when you are about to embark on an adventure like the one we are preparing for.
See, Sonia knows people.
She's got connections.
She asks. They answer.
And the other day, while reading her blog, she dropped some knowledge on me that was profound.
Profound.
What was it?
In a word: Jibbigo.
And what is that you may ask?
Think "universal translator" from Star Trek that you download as an app to your phone.
You speak English. It translates to Chinese.
You (well OK, not you, but let's say some really cute 8 year old Chinese girl) communicates in Chinese, it translates to English.
This is huge. Because there are some very, very important things we will need to communicate to others while in China.
Like "Where is the nearest Starbucks?"
And "Could you please point me in the direction of the nearest toilet that flushes?"
And of course, one of the most important things we'll need translated~
Something I have been waiting months to communicate~
"You, sweet girl, have one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen..."
Thanks Sonia.
You rock.
Monday, January 3, 2011
What's a mom to do...
...when she discovers that cirque du soleil type acrobatics are being performed in her home?
You remember, the "how on earth did he land without a trip to the ER" swan dive?
And the "Carly canon ball..."
...only to be superceded by the "Carly scissor kick?"
{Sigh.}
You break down and buy them one of these.
And then you stand at your kitchen window...
...coffee cup in hand...
...and watch them bounce themselves...
...to the point of exhaustion...
...and wonder why on earth you didn't think of doing this sooner.
You remember, the "how on earth did he land without a trip to the ER" swan dive?
And the "Carly canon ball..."
...only to be superceded by the "Carly scissor kick?"
{Sigh.}
You break down and buy them one of these.
And then you stand at your kitchen window...
...and watch them bounce themselves...
...and wonder why on earth you didn't think of doing this sooner.
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