June 21st
The main event for today was
climbing the Great Wall of China. It is
amazing that man could construct such a massive structure. It almost looked like a mountain! It took 200 years to build with the purpose
of keeping the Mongolians from invading China.
Natalija completely surprised us today and demonstrated a level of
determination that we didn’t know she had.
Our Guide mentioned that you cannot be considered a champion or hero in
Chinese culture until you have climbed the wall. Our spunky and spirited 4 year old girl
climbed the entire way up and down all by herself! Rob kept asking if she wanted piggy-back ride
but she was determined to do it “all by herself”, as many of you know that is
one of her favorite phrases J. The view is truly awe
inspiring! We are so grateful to have
had this opportunity!!
Prior to conquering the Great
Wall, we were able to learn all about the significance of jade in the Chinese
culture and see how it is carved. Again
everything is done by hand by very gifted artists. We purchased jade pendant necklaces for both
girls with the Chinese characters for love in the center of the jade. Tomorrow we leave for Nanchang! We will meet our daughter tomorrow
night. Nati will become a big sister
tomorrow night. Our family will be
complete tomorrow night!!!! We are so
excited, I don’t think there will be much sleep tonight.
As a total coincidence the
doctors that have cared for Lili are in the same hotel as we are and the
liaison arranged for us to meet them and get first-hand information and ask
questions. Not many families get this
opportunity, so we are feeling very lucky tonight!
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