Sunday August 16, 2009

This morning we went to the church service in our hotel on the second floor. Many of the people who we had met at the Friday night fellowship go there and asked if we would sing some songs for them. We gladly accepted. The people were so grateful they were all taking pictures afterwards and got so excited. We said our goodbyes to all the sweet people who we had spent the last couple Friday nights with and then we went last minute shopping at the pearl market with all the T.A.s who had not left yet.

We then treated Grace to McDonalds (her favorite restaurant) and Karaoke (her favorite activity) for a thank you for all she has done and for an early birthday celebration. We sang happy birthday to her and got her a cake. I hope she knows how much she is appreciated and how thankful we are for her generosity! She has done way too much for us! We said some more goodbyes to three more of the T.A.s, which was even harder because they started crying, but we had a wonderful day with them shopping and kareokeing. They all have been such a joy to get to know. I will miss them all very much! I was so tired and I think still emotionally drained from yesterday that I passed out at karaoke haha. My team has quickly learned that I can basically sleep anywhere, anytime. I plan on staying up late to pack, but we shall see how late I make it. Ah I can't believe we leave tomorrow—so weird. This truly has been one of the best experiences of my life! The Lord has taught me so much and we all have been blessed so immensely here! I am going to miss so much about China, but I know I am going to miss the people the most!

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1