Today we had one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. Our ISS guide took us to a botanical garden. It was a place where we could walk around and look at flowers. There were hundreds of Chinese school children there on field trips. Each time we passed a group of these children, they would say "Hello" to us. Every one of them. They would take our picture on digital cameras and cellphone cameras. It was like being a celebrity. They wanted their picture taken with us, too. They were SO excited to see Americans! We posed with them in front of a Beijing 2008 Olympic display. I will treasure those pictures forever. It was truly one world, united. Amazing...
Maya is doing great! She is such a blessing. She has a contagious laugh. She has us cracking up all the time. When we first got her, she wanted to keep all of her belongings with her at all times. It was getting a little heavy. So, yesterday, before we left the hotel room, I put her stuffed animals and doll in her bed and told her that they were going to take a nap. She pulled the covers over them. When we got back to the hotel room, she told me and Terry to "Shhhh" and put her finger over her mouth. We tiptoed into the bedroom and then "suprised" the animals and doll and woke them up. So, now when we leave the room, we put her "friends" down for a nap. heeheehee!!
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