Ni hao from Beijing!
Yesterday we were taken to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. It was beautiful weather, as you can see, a bit cool but bright, great photo weather. It was all very impressive, and reminded us of the deep culture that our daughter will continue to enjoy as her birthright, regardless of her U.S. citizenship.
A highlight of the day was a rickshaw tour through some of Beijing's "hutongs" -- tiny alleyways that preserve the flavor of old Beijing (before the recent modernizations began to make the city look a lot like Vegas). It was indescribable, so I won't try to describe it. Let's just say we saw a city that probably few tourists see, and got "up close and personal" with some of these marvelous and friendly people.Today (Tuesday, November 22 -- we're 13 hours ahead of EST) is the last day that Katie and I are non-parents -- sometime this afternoon (early morning for most of you) Zhang Xiang Bing will be handed over to us in Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, and will become Elizabeth Xiang Bing Morgan. More as we have opportunity (i.e., once we've overcome the shock!)
6 comments:
Hi Katie, Curtis and by now little Bing-Bing,
I'm praying for you constantly and so excited! You've waited so long for this!
Much love,
Granny Annie
Yoo hoo -- I love this blog thing and thank you for taking the time to keep us in the loop. Parenthood is a trip and a half and just when you think you've got it all figured out...it changes! So just go with the flow. love, first floor party woman
Hey, it's Lisa, Bing's great cousin! I'm so happy to have you as part of our family. You are a wonderful gift from God and your parents are so excited to finally get to see you in person. I know you will be scared to leave the only home you have known and travel for a long time to a strange place, but don't worry. Your parents love you so much and they have prepared a loving home for you. You may be afraid of them too, they are unfamiliar to you. Just look at their smiling faces and know that they have good hearts. You will be an important part of their lives and they will be very special to you always.
We're so happy and excited for you! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures, and to meet little Elizabeth soon!
Hi Katie and Curtis,
By the time you get this message you will no doubt be wrapped around the little finger of a tiny empress. . . I am so anxious to see the first pictures of the three of you. At our community Thanksgiving service tonight Paster Frank reminded us of the importance of saying Thank You for our many blessings. . . we are all thankful for the blessing of little Elizabeth. Have a wonderful day!
Much love,
Ann
Hey this is Meghan, Grammie wanted me to leave you a comment and tell you that she is very happy that you called and can't wait to see pictures posted. Hope you enjoy Ellie Bing. She wishes she could be there to help you.
love you lots
Meghan && Mama
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