we will be spending the next 2 days traveling, we will get the Beijing around 1:00pm ohio time on friday, this will be 1am on friday there. so don't expect to hear anything from us until saturday some time:)
The water in the pool is great and I cannot believe that I am responding to a blog...man, I must be old. Annie and I miss you all and are praying for a safe wonderful trip..... Bob
we have been trying to write but we think it is not working. Im going to ask that if you g et this and you do not see it on the blog please post it as a comment. it is 107 today and we are very hot and tired. just one more day till we get our girl!
This is from Paul, they still can't post. doing OK. Pop Shutt.... very hot and smoggy here. getting ready to go to international church service, great wall. no delayed flights but they were very long. we were dead tired when we got here. then yesterday was a very long day because of crowds, heat and smog. girls loved flying and are doing great so far - made some friends. tomorrow up early and fly to hubei to meet Lily. will write more when we can. love to all. paul
Copied here by grandpa shutt for all to read.... We had a very intersting day today. it was once again well over 100 with smog and humidity, I am so grateful my asthma is not acting up too bad, thankful that i brought all the drugs that i needed:) We went to church this morning at Beijing international church. We went to the great wall, we are trying to post pictures, while we were there Ellie fell, she was hot and her legs gave out under her, she was able to catch herself on the railing so she did not fall a long way but has hurt her arm. it is a little swollen and she is having a hard time straitening it. please pray that when she wakes up that it is much better. We leave our hotel at 5am to catch a plane to Wuhan tomorrow morning and meet lily in the afternoon. thank-you for your prayers, we are feeling them!
the first picture is of ellie right in front of the stairs she fell down, see how steep they are, she could have been hurt way worse so we are very thankful for her safety!
2nd pic all of us on wall
last pic of emma ready to get on the cooler bus (85-90) note the guys shirt going down next to her, its drenched with sweat.
Oh what a wise God we serve!! All things He works for the good He wants to do in our hearts and lives. We praise Him even for Ellie's injury as it will give her even more compassion for Lily and they may feel a connection. What a good story for Ellie to be able to "tell" Lily, "charade style" of course!
Safe travels. Bring that girl home. How is it possible that miss her? Love you all.
ReplyDeleteWe' re on our way! We hope to see you there!
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Get some rest when you arrive. Please know you are smothered in prayer! Love you!! Shelly
ReplyDeleteThe water in the pool is great and I cannot believe that I am responding to a blog...man, I must be old.
ReplyDeleteAnnie and I miss you all and are praying for a safe wonderful trip.....
Bob
OK, it's Saturday at 9 pm in Bejing...I am hoping you all are there safe~n~sound. I have thought of you so many times!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and hugs~
Hope you got there safely. Look forward to seeing your pictures soon.
ReplyDeleteGod bless your journey and adventure.
Waiting for news and praying for you all...hugs!! Love, the Silvernail's
ReplyDeletewe have been trying to write but we think it is not working. Im going to ask that if you g et this and you do not see it on the blog please post it as a comment. it is 107 today and we are very hot and tired. just one more day till we get our girl!
ReplyDeleteI got your message and posted for you, Safe trip, love you, Pop
ReplyDeleteThis is from Paul, they still can't post. doing OK. Pop Shutt.... very hot and smoggy here. getting ready to go to international church service, great wall. no delayed flights but they were very long. we were dead tired when we got here. then yesterday was a very long day because of crowds, heat and smog. girls loved flying and are doing great so far - made some friends. tomorrow up early and fly to hubei to meet Lily. will write more when we can.
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paul
Thanks for the update, Paul. Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteCopied here by grandpa shutt for all to read.... We had a very intersting day today. it was once again well over 100 with smog and humidity, I am so grateful my asthma is not acting up too bad, thankful that i brought all the drugs that i needed:) We went to church this morning at Beijing international church. We went to the great wall, we are trying to post pictures, while we were there Ellie fell, she was hot and her legs gave out under her, she was able to catch herself on the railing so she did not fall a long way but has hurt her arm. it is a little swollen and she is having a hard time straitening it. please pray that when she wakes up that it is much better. We leave our hotel at 5am to catch a plane to Wuhan tomorrow morning and meet lily in the afternoon. thank-you for your prayers, we are feeling them!
ReplyDeletethe first picture is of ellie right in front of the stairs she fell down, see how steep they are, she could have been hurt way worse so we are very thankful for her safety!
2nd pic all of us on wall
last pic of emma ready to get on the cooler bus (85-90) note the guys shirt going down next to her, its drenched with sweat.
Oh what a wise God we serve!! All things He works for the good He wants to do in our hearts and lives. We praise Him even for Ellie's injury as it will give her even more compassion for Lily and they may feel a connection. What a good story for Ellie to be able to "tell" Lily, "charade style" of course!
ReplyDelete3 hours till you meet Lily! We are praying for you all.
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