We've officially been in China for one full week now. We are settling in just fine and making our way around town too. We are amazed at how easy it is to make friends here and how often we see them around town. No regrets so far. In fact, Morgan told me the other night that she does not want to move...ever again. Now dont let that get you down. She also told me she wants everyone to come here for a visit soon.
Morgan and I went to church this morning at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. It's only 5 minutes from the house and they offer English mass at 10:30's on Sundays. Mass was packed full of American's and a good mix of other nationalities. The priest was Chinese so it made it somewhat difficult to understand his broken English. But overall, it was a traditional mass complete with choir, children's sermon, and eucharist.
We met Mark and Molly for lunch at Element Fresh. Like I predicted, it has become a favorite for all of us. Mark and Molls were late meeting us since the van wouldnt start. Mr. Yu's company sent someone out to jump the battery. Unfortunatley that was not the end of our car troubles. While out shopping today, the car stalled out again. Someone gave it a jump and we made it home OK. Mr. Yu took the van to be serviced and hopefully it will be fine for Mark's ride into work tomorrow.
Before the second stallout, we headed to the fabric market. This was truly overwhelming. Shops, one after the other, filled with the finest silks, wool and cashmier. You walk in and tell them what you want and which fabric you like. They measure you and you have a custom made garment in one week. For a little more RMB you can have it sooner. Suits for as little $80. Cashmier jackets for less than $150. Unbeleivable. Especially considering they are customed tailored just for you. I saw a jacket I LOVED, but promised the shopkeeper I would be back. The girls were fussing and ready for naps. I will definitely be back.
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Kristen; Mom and I are so proud of you, we couldn't be happier with you as are daughter. Your confidence is certainly rubbing off on your your daughters. They are lttle mirror images of you. We are so happy to hear about your new friends an how easy it has been for you to meet new people. Just knowing that you are building a support group when you are so far away from home is comforting to us.
Thanks for being you, we love you very much. You know, it seems like just last week you and Mark called and told us you were going to China, Boy how time flies. Love Dad.
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