Good Morning - Friday March 20

The local time is 7:18AM in Guiyang City. It is warm, very tropical, a light mist is falling and the sun is not quite awake (hiding behind fog/clouds).

The girls are still sleeping, Kristin is getting ready for the day, and I just finished reading the comments posted to our blog while we slept in China. Thanks to all of you who have been following our amazing adventure. Technology is amazing that I can be sitting here in Guizhou, China and within seconds send a message to USA. And what is more amazing is that I actually am able to do it (I know some of you are laughing right now).

Today is a free day for us, nothing on our schedule. We hope to do some local exploring. Taxis are farely reasonable, if you can trust them to get you back to the hotel, because no drivers speak any English. That has been our biggest struggle with our hotel staff, as well. On our trip yesterday to the Civil Affair offices for the finalization of Megan's adoption we saw beautiful parks and scenery. Our immediate view from our hotel is very facinating. (very third world). I haven't figured out directions, but it is possible that our hotel views are east/southeast. As I type I can see the sun peaking through the clouds and fog coming over a very large hill probably a half mile from our hotel. We are on the 14th floor.

The sounds are of many car/truck horns, and of consruction workers. The street in front of the hotel is being repaired. We can cross the street by going under through a tunnel passage. We do not have to go far to find a local shop that sells snacks and pop and bottled water. We will have to find some ice tea sweetened with lemon for Megan, as this seems to be a favorite of hers. We are not sure about the caffiene, but at this point are not too concerned about it. If it brings her comfort, we are all for it.

Megan has a very unique and beautiful smile, her laugh is deep. She knows what she wants, and communicates in Chinese very well. Unfortunately, her parents and sister are struggling with understanding. Megan has been very patient with us. Yesterday afternoon, we found that the hotel has a small play area, so we spent some time there with the girls. They enjoyed playing together. Megan demonstrated hopping on one foot, and is very good at this for extended time period. I am definitely facing east. The sun this morning is bright orange, and is going in and out of clouds as it rises. Despite the street noises, it is very peaceful.

The girls are still sleeping, it is now 7:35AM. I am going to try to find the Michigan game on-line. I saw they made the big dance. This is the first year in our entire marriage that we did not fill out brackets, and you know what? I am totally good with it. Our family is right where God needs us right now, and I am thrilled to be here. It is a true pleasure and privilege to serve our God. He has richly blessed us. Thanks for your prayers. Keep praying for Megan's grieving process, this will take time. She is so precious! A gift from God!

Blessings to all,

Kyle

PS. You know that Panda (Polly) we sent Megan in January, well she has it with her all the time. Isn't God good. All the Time!!