Our last full day in Taiyuan

Today we took a trip to see PingYao, an ancient city near Taiyuan. It was built sometime in the 1300's. It's about an hour and a half from here. Then we road in a small golf cart type car around this old city. It was amazing to see. We had a really good lunch there before heading back to the hotel. In the afternoon we finished up the paperwork and we are set to head to the airport tomorrow morning around 9:00.

This evening we went over to some friends house for dinner. Co-workers from America who have been working here in Taiyuan. It was our first American meal since we left the states. Soup and sandwiches. FuMei enjoyed it all, even the chocolate chip cookies. She has such a concern for others when eating and every time I put food on her plate or offered her something, she said, "What about James", or would pass food out to everyone. It's very cute to see. She played well with the other kids. She didn't even hesitate to go into the other room with them. She has a lot to learn about playing. She walked across the boys legos at one point, but when told not too, she quickly learned to step around them. She also wanted to take the chips home with her. But when I told her they weren't ours she easily put them back on the table. So even though she has some bad habits like that, she learns quickly and is very willing to do what is told.

We saw her insecurity today when we had to take 2 taxis back and forth to our friends house. She was in the cab with the girls and I and she kept asking about Baba and was very concerned that they were following us. She kept turning around. And the joy in her face when the boys all got out of the cab was precious to see. Jumping up and down with joy. So many people in her short life have come and gone, some taken away without her being told. We are so glad to be her forever family and our hearts still go out for XiFeng. I will forever have that last moment from yesterday in my mind as we drove away and XiFeng waved to us from outside, as the tears flowed down my face. Please keep praying for all the orphans there.

Please be praying for our travel tomorrow. I think it's about a 3 hour flight. Then she has a Dr. appointment on Saturday morning with required shots. Sunday is a free day and then more appointments during the week. We are looking forward to being on the last leg of our trip. Thanks for all your prayers.