I am so tired that I can hardly keep my eyes open so sorry for the brevity of this post.....but I wanted to tell you all that we had a great first but hard jet lag day at the Great Wall! As you can tell, the attitudes where great, but near the end of the day, the grumpies started to set in! Sorry that I couldn't bring you all with me. You literally rode a ski lift up, and an alpine slide down. How fun is that? Most of my favorite people in the world all together on the Great Wall! Whoo Hoo. Pray for us as we now head toward Maria's Big House of Hope Dedication Service. Much is going on here that I can't speak of, but there are some needs of prayer here that I can't go into. Nothing too major, but when you deal with China, you deal with plan changes. So, in order for all to go smoothly, which it seems it will, I would appreciate some prayers. None of this has to do with MBHOH, but..... the powers that be here in this country are watching our temperatures, etc. as it pertains to the Swine flu scare. We are not sure where all this will lead with this trip and future trips, but so far all is well. A day at a time is good, I guess that is why God commands us to not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself! I love you all and We most certainly love being here in what Shaoey loudly proclaimed when we landed........"I am here! I am in my Homeland!" She is to funny!
Hugs,
MBC
So awesome! Sweet about her saying I'm in my homeland.........precious
Posted by: Debbie from Ohio | July 06, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Ok so right now I am trying really hard not to turn green with envy, but it has been one of my dreams to go to the Great Wall of China and then rock little babies to sleep..I know that might sound like an odd dream to most but it sounds like a beautiful one to me =]
Posted by: Hannah | July 06, 2009 at 01:37 AM
I love the picture of the family looking upward. Had a special meaning to me. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Isabelle | July 01, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Praying for you all Mary Beth!
In HIM,
Renee
Posted by: Renee | June 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Thank you Mary Beth for sharing the pics of the fam. I love seeing the newest pics that you have posted. Your family is just such a blessing. I love the family of God...so amazing. Hope the rest of your trip is wonderful. We will continue to pray for you guys :)
Posted by: Kristi M | June 30, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Thanks for sharing your pics with us! You must be getting a lot of stares from Chinese people (they're usually really curious about the huge crowd of Caucasians walking around... or any Caucasian for that matter).
Shaoey seems like a cool girl. I'm in awe when I enter the Motherland, and then cry (miserably) when I have to leave...
Posted by: d. chung | June 30, 2009 at 08:19 PM
LOVE Shaoey's enthusiasm for her homeland!! Glad you all arrived safely and without incident form the temperature police. Have a blessed trip and opening of Maria's Big House of Hope! Can't wait to hear more as the days progress. Praying for you all!!
Posted by: Teresa | June 30, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Wow! How exciting!! What a fun day!!!! I think I'd rather be there than teaching my kids @ home this summer! wa!!
Looking forward to seeing more pics and you're exciting journey at Maria's Big House.
Blessings to you all. Praise God for a safe trip!
Posted by: Lisa..from So. Cal | June 30, 2009 at 05:20 PM
love these pictures; can SEE Him blessing and using all of you! "Remembering YOU" "With HOPE" because there is so much "MORE TO THIS LIFE!"
Prayers go on for your "GREAT China Adventure!"
Christine Gordon and Family in MA
Posted by: Christine Gordon | June 30, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Thanks for thinking of "us" while you are experiencing such a beautiful, breathtaking day!
Praise Him for your safe arrival. Enjoy:)
~Dana~
Posted by: Dana | June 30, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Thank you for the photos!
I printed the one of the "Chapman crew" looking "heavenward" as someone said. Very special photo....I think you will agree when you have time to reflect after this trip.
Thanks for keeping us updated! I'm excited for all of you.
Praying with HOPE!
Remembering that God is STILL God,
WendyJoy
New York
Posted by: WendyJoy | June 30, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Thank you for taking us along with you.
One day I hope to see the Great Wall.
May Blessings be Bountiful!!
Posted by: Tori | June 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Great pictures! Love the one with you all looking up with the Great Wall in the background. Makes me long for the day when we will also be there to get our little girl!
Be Blessed!
Posted by: Suzette | June 30, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Great photos!! Thanks for sharing! Love ya'll!!!
Posted by: Tricia | June 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM
It looks like you are all having fun. Get some sleep so you can enjoy it. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I wish we were there too!
Posted by: Sivje Parish | June 30, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for the great pictures Mary Beth and for the time you spent sending them to us. Great pic of ALL of you.....Will continue to pray for your trip and for everyone's health, (seeing as how you are sleep deprived).
Blessings to All
Georgia
Posted by: Georgia Boone | June 30, 2009 at 10:12 AM
you're all in our prayers. :) i remember my trip to the great wall to get my little sister 5 years ago.. its exhausting!
Posted by: Kacie | June 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful photos - especially love the one of the Chapman family looking heavenward (my interpretation, anyway).
Hope you are getting some good sleep, since it's nighttime in China right now! Praying for all of you.
Posted by: Lori in MN | June 30, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Great pictures, MBC! You may all have been exhausted, jet-lagged and grumpy, but you cover it well!
Wish we were there.
Brad
Posted by: Brad Davidson | June 30, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Thanks for taking time to share this journey with us. Beautiful pictures. Love you guys!
Posted by: PrayN4U | June 30, 2009 at 09:31 AM
We may not be with you physically, but all of our hearts are there with you! Continuing to speak your name to my Father!
Posted by: Terrye in FL | June 30, 2009 at 09:06 AM
What amazing pictures! Take care!
Posted by: Misty | June 30, 2009 at 08:34 AM
What are you guys looking at in the second picture? LOL Glad you are all safe! Prayers for a safe trip!
Posted by: carryu2jesus | June 30, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Continue to be blessed. In God's Love, sheila
Posted by: sheila | June 30, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Oh, we are with you:) Pace yourselves as well as you can. Eat, rest. I expect you will find much hospitality.
Posted by: kathy naylor | June 30, 2009 at 08:04 AM