Monday in Guangzhou

We had a great day today!  Jeff and I both agreed this has been our best day 
yet!  This morning we were on our own so we took a taxi to Shamian Island, about 
a 20 minute ride from our hotel.  This is where the US Consulate use to be and 
the area reminded us a lot of Savannah, with historical buildings, lots of trees 
and a park area that overlooked the Pearl River.  There were people dancing, 
singing, and playing their version of hacky sack, models and brides doing photo 
shoots and a few shops along the way.  We stayed there for a couple of hours and 
then headed back to our hotel.  Chloe napped and we rested and then decided we 
would try the pool here.  We were delighted to find several other families that 
are here adopting as well and ended up staying and talking for 3 hours.  One of 
the families we met are from Atlanta!  It was like we had known each forever.  I 
am so thankful God had our paths cross, and he knew just what I needed today!  
It was a great "pick me up".  Chloe wasn't to sure of the water at first, but 
ended up dancing and playing.  She did not want water splashed in her face, but 
overall she seemed to really enjoy it and she played on a slide as well. We got 
a recommendation that the Irish pub here was good and so we went there for 
dinner.  Chloe was better today, not 100% but improving still so we are 
thankful!  Her new "toy" of choice tonight was the paper coaster from the Irish 
Pub.  Maybe she is bringing it home for her Uncle Gordon? :)) 

Once again I was reminded to NOT worry.  God is ALWAYS on time... I need to 
TRUST HIM! 
Our HOPE in Him,
Jeff & Katie

The Pearl River

 Hacky sack in the park

 Photo Shoot

 Model

 STARBUCKS

 Chloe in the pool

 Dancing in the pool