tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post5951608890178510666..comments2019-05-16T02:45:58.785-07:00Comments on Travel Blog: Thursday, February 5th 2009Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238452707543113016noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-59848659627588268372009-02-06T12:57:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:57:00.000-08:00Aimee and Carlton, We are SO excited that you are ...Aimee and Carlton, We are SO excited that you are in China and we get to follow along. We can't wait to see you with Lily! Dave & ValValorie Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867379346625953215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-86720865478615854312009-02-06T10:55:00.000-08:002009-02-06T10:55:00.000-08:00Oh Aimee! I'm loving your updates! Your pictures ...Oh Aimee! I'm loving your updates! Your pictures are amazing! So glad you are having a good time!<BR/><BR/>Blessings, <BR/>MonicaThe Princess's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174472989041248816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-57870973274990023462009-02-05T19:50:00.001-08:002009-02-05T19:50:00.001-08:00The highlight of my day is seeing what is going on...The highlight of my day is seeing what is going on on the other side of the globe!!! What an amazing journey and incredible blessing you are living right now....oh, and to think what is just around the corner for all of us watching this dream unfold for you both----seeing pictures of Lily in her mama and daddy's arms! What a day that will be for us all! Keeping all of you in my every thought and prayer!<BR/><BR/>Tamara GavinFriends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352672527705378740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-42574846101722780242009-02-05T19:50:00.000-08:002009-02-05T19:50:00.000-08:00Reading this makes me feel like I am there...I can...Reading this makes me feel like I am there...I can see the smiles on your face as you write! So excited for you. Praying for you sweet Aimee and Carlton too! I cannot wait to see the first picture with Lily in your arms...gives me the chills!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017145301712599958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-81321217060302844932009-02-05T19:06:00.000-08:002009-02-05T19:06:00.000-08:00Please say HI to Helen from Jerry and Catherine .....Please say HI to Helen from Jerry and Catherine ....She helped us pick up our son Andy (7) in Tianjin and took us on a high speed train ride to the Olympics!! She is a doll....tell her Andy is doing greatWright Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777380907937612888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-82525247725278132252009-02-05T18:48:00.000-08:002009-02-05T18:48:00.000-08:00Forgot to sign my comment...so here goes...Allison...Forgot to sign my comment...so here goes...Allison DudleyFriends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352672527705378740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-60812615231338901752009-02-05T18:47:00.000-08:002009-02-05T18:47:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing your experiences and how it is ...Thanks for sharing your experiences and how it is effecting your heart and mind! It is such an encouragement to read. I cannot wait to see pictures of you and Carlton holding Lily!Friends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352672527705378740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-55447041473057651252009-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:002009-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:00Aimee and Carlton...yall are making me miss China ...Aimee and Carlton...yall are making me miss China SO MUCH! Aimee, you're going to have to teach me how to make dumplings, too. I've been wanting to learn. that's so neat that you're getting to really see how people live there. The Great Wall is amazing and you are going to LOVE IT!!! We're praying for you both and for sweet Lily. Just a few more days and that angel will have a parents...how amazing!!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Keri MasonKeri Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120864184183975173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-15175794934781701352009-02-05T16:41:00.000-08:002009-02-05T16:41:00.000-08:00Your blog reminds me of how I felt the first time ...Your blog reminds me of how I felt the first time we came to China - and now we are living in Beijing for a year! After living here for 7 months, I still find myself in awe of this wonderful country almost every day! <BR/><BR/>If you are still going to be in town, you should think about visiting our church on Sunday. We go to Haidian Christian Church - a Three Self (State) Church that has an English service at 11:00 on the first floor. It isn't exactly close to your hotel, but I find it to be such an honor to be able to worship with my Chinese brothers and sisters, and reading your blog, I thought you might too....Mike Patricia & Evyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901411805776972583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-795796628532457062009-02-05T13:35:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:35:00.000-08:00Wow....I get exhausted just reading your blogs. I...Wow....I get exhausted just reading your blogs. I can't imagine how tired y'all are at the end of each day!! I know you AREN'T going to regret filling your days while you are there, though!! Take it ALL in!! You are getting so close to the BIG day! I am praying for you all!!<BR/><BR/>~Donna Kay!DonnaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353531486924685747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-76445922687007216222009-02-05T13:02:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:02:00.000-08:00Can't wait to try the dumplings! Sounds like you a...Can't wait to try the dumplings! Sounds like you are having the trip of a lifetime. Lily is so blessed to get you and Carlton for parents. Can't wait to hear more.<BR/><BR/>Love you guys,Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881742327683800163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-83025720418730355702009-02-05T12:27:00.000-08:002009-02-05T12:27:00.000-08:00It is so exciting, feeling like I am experiencing ...It is so exciting, feeling like I am experiencing this trip right along with you both. Helen sounds like a delight! So glad God blessed you with such a sweet guide. And I am so impressed with all the stuff you are eating. I would hope to be as brave. But you are right, When In China....Enjoy the "Great Wall". Can't wait to see more pictures. Much love!Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182567928440745107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-6054459613098114352009-02-05T11:20:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:20:00.000-08:00I am so happy to read these updates! Thank you fo...I am so happy to read these updates! Thank you for sharing this with everyone. Still praying for you both, Lily, and your time in China. What a wondeful opportunity to spend time with these Chinese people. My prayer is that they will see Christ in you both.<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/><BR/>Misty CobbMistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129755588736257292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-33247351199055582252009-02-05T11:05:00.000-08:002009-02-05T11:05:00.000-08:00Oh WOW! I can even imagine all the things that yo...Oh WOW! I can even imagine all the things that you are seeing over there but I imagine it is SO incredible. Like you said...a text book coming to life! I love the pictures and would love to do that traveling. So good to see the people and customs of the world. What faithful parents you are...you know so much about Lily and her food and culture. She is one blessed kiddo! <BR/>I certeinly get a smile seeing you on here knowing you are across the world picking up your daughter. Words don't express my excitement for you! I could scream...I am screaming...<BR/>Ok...I'll write more later. Keep up the blogging and story telling....I LOVE IT!Coriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856791990439329399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-8847899540947760142009-02-05T10:12:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:12:00.000-08:00What a fun day! I am praying for you, praying for...What a fun day! I am praying for you, praying for good sleep at night, great memories of your excursions, and a wonderful meeting and subsequent lifetime with Lily. Praise God!Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271566505689962441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-25412537502521047522009-02-05T09:01:00.001-08:002009-02-05T09:01:00.001-08:00Okay I want to learn how to make dumplings too!!! ...Okay I want to learn how to make dumplings too!!! Let's plan a cooking party...you, me and Connie, Laine, and anyone else that wants to learn :) <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you were able to rest some this morning before you toured. That's the good thing about you guys going over so early, you didn't have to feel like you were going to miss out on something. 3:00 was the magic hour for us as well...we were almost always awake at that time. And I think last night was the first time I didn't see 3:00 since we came home :) <BR/><BR/>Love you bunches,<BR/><BR/>EricaAaron and Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520696226301288779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-38505146574950073142009-02-05T09:01:00.000-08:002009-02-05T09:01:00.000-08:00You make me want to be in China with you! thanks f...You make me want to be in China with you! thanks for keeping us so up to date on everything ya'll are doing and seeing. I think it just makes me more ready to be in Nepal. There is something amazing about be steeped in another culture and learning everything you possibly can. praying for all three of you!<BR/><BR/>Megan&Robert (+ Titus)Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305464530555371800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-35078079051945515552009-02-05T08:50:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:50:00.000-08:00Truly one of the highlight of my day is to read yo...Truly one of the highlight of my day is to read your travel blog. Thank you for your time in keeping us posted. What an experience that Lily has brought to you and what an experience you are bringing and will continue to travel with you sweet LILY!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725698005835278265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-60180167771844896692009-02-05T08:23:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:23:00.000-08:00Oh Aimee you ARE having the trip of a lifetime! W...Oh Aimee you ARE having the trip of a lifetime! What a HUGE blessing that Helen has taken you under her wing and taught you so much about the Chinese culture. That will be such a treasure you can share with Lily when she is old enough to understand.<BR/>On our first trip we really connected with our guide in Beijing. She became like family to us and we wanted her to come stay with us in America! I am praising God that He gave you such a wonderful friend in Helen. When you are across many miles and an ocean away from home, a friend can make the time go by quickly and the feeling of homesickness be absent! Thank you Jesus! And as icing on the cake, this friend is teaching you all about your daughter's birth country! Woo Hoo!<BR/>I really want to know how to make those dumplings. The only time Candace gets to eat them is when we go eat Chinese. And then she PILES her plate FULL! I do not see how a little 40 lb. 8 year old can eat SO MUCH FOOD!!!!!!!<BR/>Thanks again for a wonderful update! I'm glad you got a morning nap...and I will pray continued rest and rejuvenation for you both! Our family prayed together for you this morning...I am hanging on every word you write.<BR/>Much love,<BR/>LaineThe Ferrill'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091232102936751058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-21464338575566450962009-02-05T08:20:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:20:00.000-08:00I am so excited to get up each day and read your b...I am so excited to get up each day and read your blog. It is like traveling vicarioulsy with you all. What a blessing to have Helen -- you are experiencing such a personal tour with her. HMMMM too bad you will have to go shopping for summer clothes with Lily ... Carlton, you are so good! Can't wait to hear more! Praying daily for you and your first day with Lily!<BR/><BR/>BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023375223387782368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-38520480429593320722009-02-05T08:19:00.000-08:002009-02-05T08:19:00.000-08:00Good Morning Carlton and Aimee!! Sounds like you ...Good Morning Carlton and Aimee!! Sounds like you had another great day in China. How special it was to be invited to Helens house to make dumplings. Sounds like alot of fun. How neat to see just how the Chinese live. So glad you are getting to experince the chinese culture. Hope you are rested up!! Cant wait for the next update. Hey I signed up for skype. Not sure how it works, but if you ever have some down time (which I know theres not much of that) lets try it out. Eveything seems well in Pebble Creek. Have fun today at the Great Wall! <BR/>Much Love, KadleJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433356694406825522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-85482431138418558772009-02-05T07:46:00.000-08:002009-02-05T07:46:00.000-08:00I'm so glad that you both are having such a great ...I'm so glad that you both are having such a great time! Those dumplings look fantastic!! You know everyone is going to want to come over for dumplings now! The pictures are breathtaking. I can't imagine what it looks like in person! Thank you for sharing this with us!<BR/>We loved Skype too when my sister was in China! <BR/>Praying for yall every day as you get closer and closer to getting your precious Lily! <BR/><BR/>Crystal JoplinCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175710921994501318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-87841334922093839752009-02-05T07:20:00.000-08:002009-02-05T07:20:00.000-08:00I love all your pictures and all the details that ...I love all your pictures and all the details that you are recording about your trip. How special to have them preserved forever in writing. I would love to know how to make homemade dumplings, they sound so yummy! I am so happy you are enjoying yourself so much, you look so happy and at peace in the pictures. It is just amazing what God has done to bring you to this place at this time....for a time such as this! <BR/><BR/>Hugs, LALeighAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856183104831453443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-7580092911279206282009-02-05T07:00:00.000-08:002009-02-05T07:00:00.000-08:00Your pictures are just amazing!Aimee, I am falling...Your pictures are just amazing!<BR/>Aimee, I am falling in love with the Chinese people and culture the more I read about your time there. I love how close they are with their family and how they take care of their parents. <BR/>I am so glad that you are getting this first hand experience from Helen. You are learning so many valuable things to share with Lily.<BR/>(and anytime you want to make your dumplings I want to try them) :)<BR/>It was so wonderful to see you and talk to you! I love technology...<BR/>Again thank you for sharing the pictures and the wonderful details of your day (it is like being right there with you)<BR/>Carlton ~ How was the dried squid??? It did not look too appetizing :)<BR/>Praying for you guys and Lily!<BR/>Get lots of rest, you have a "great wall" to climb when you wake :)<BR/>love you guys!!!<BR/>JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301106509706986405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8816354304252900908.post-39414710983836376302009-02-05T06:42:00.000-08:002009-02-05T06:42:00.000-08:00Yay!! I think I am first!! I feel like I am soak...Yay!! I think I am first!! I feel like I am soaking up China right through the computer and your blog posts! Thanks for sharing all of this with us.....we can't wait to see Lily!!everythingismeowsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671155513531459483noreply@blogger.com