Day 3--Day Before Jadon!!

The day began at an English-speaking church service for internationals. You need to show your ID prior to entering. Lots of good songs with people of all colors from around the world, a message and communion. After this we boarded a bus, went to a Jade factory, and then had lunch. The place we had lunch was the cloisonne factory that we visited four years ago. The lunch menu was packed with lots of food, including Beijing Duck. After lunch, a little bit of shopping and off to the Great Wall. We were fortunate because by the time we arrived at the wall, most of the Chinese tourists had left to go home after the holidays. Andrew climbed up to the third full tower with some others in the group. Then it was dinner and back to the hotel.

The real focus of the group through all of this is tomorrow. On the bus by 6 AM, to the airport for a 2 hour 40 minute flight to Guangzhou, an hour drive to the hotel, some freshening up, and off to the Civil Affairs office to meet Jadon. After all this time it is finally here. It seems surreal. Can't wait!!!

Please be praying for Jadon and for all of us as we meet for the first time. Pray that we would have wisdom to interact in the ways that would be most meaningful and helpful to him, to be sensitive to his needs and swirling emotions. Pray that we might all be effective in our communication. Pray for Andrew since he has shared that he is pretty nervous about this. Thanks everyone for sharing in this process!!