Farewell China

We received Peter's visa this afternoon, so our business here is complete! We leave the hotel at 6 a.m. tomorrow - that begins our 27 hours of travel until we touch down in Charlotte. Please pray for safe travels, that we arrive home on time, and that Peter tolerates the long flights well. Thank you to all of you who have been following our journey and praying for us along the way. While our China adventure is almost over, we will soon begin the adventure of getting our family of four settled at home. 

This morning we returned to Shamian Island and stayed until the rain came. Here are a couple photos of us walking the garden paths and one of a quaint shopping street:

Our day ended with dinner that we enjoyed with a lovely couple from OH and their daughter. We have so enjoyed spending time with them and getting to know them over the past week. 

Our smiley, laughing Peter continues show us his vibrant personality. His eating has become more advanced in that he can now pick up a small sandwich or steamed bun and take bites out of it instead of it having to be broken up into little peaces for him. He has also come to accept holding my hand without any protest while walking on hard surfaces or in public. He is also showing more interest in play and can imitate how I play with a toy. It has been a joy for me to watch him grow.

More later after we get home and get settled in, 

Allie