Jet lag is winning.

heading to China!!

squatty potties as we called them; 
you place your feet on the grooves and squat, 
and sometimes there were no doors.

one of the buildings
at the Emperor's Palace,
now called the Forbidden City.

crammed on a train.

Terra Cotta Warriors!!!

riding bicycles like the locals.

ping pong tables.

of course I bought some nutella.

gotta love the translations.

dragon fruit anyone?

she brought me joy, baby Bethany.

 

    I selected a few photos to capture some of the things I experienced on my journey. It is hard to some it up in words but these pictures don't do it justice either. God is definitely moving in China and we were blessed to be witnesses by it. Please continue to pray for the people we encountered or those who merely saw Jesus shinning through us. There is much to be done but He surely isn't finished.

    In Beijing we mostly were tourists around the city. We saw Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, walked a ton and got to experience the subway and bus transportation systems. From there we took the train to Xi'an. A 14 hour mode of travel in which we hardly slept but had a great time singing, laughing, and being thankful we actually had seats and food. The morning of the 21st we got McDonald's to re-engerize before seeing the Terra Cotta Warriors. The next few days were spent meeting college students and establishing relationships with locals and foreign missionaries. We had the opportunity to hear their vision from the Father and it was incredibly inspiring. Following Xi'an, we flew to Nanchang on the 25th and helped some children with their English. This school is led by Christian's who could use your prayers to allow the Father to work and reach their students lives. They tell everyone they meet their story and are not afraid to show it. This is the future people; embrace it.

     Now that I am home, I find myself quite emotional from lack of sleep, which brings exhaustion and unawareness about the time. Thank goodness it is summer cause God has lots to do and I have lots of free time! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading. :]