"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jer 29:11



Monday, February 20, 2012

Baby shoes

Hello, my name is Laura and I have a problem with baby shoes.

There. I said it. I'll be the first to admit that I am a sucker when it comes to baby shoes. When Andrew was a baby, he was the best shod toddler! Tina and Em were the same. Then, Ray got into the game with MeiMei while we were in her province. We were taken to the local Wal-Mart and he went nuts buying her shoes in graduating sizes. She is still wearing shoes from that shopping expedition! So, today I decided to follow tradition:



Ten pair of shoes! She'll be set for a few years! Most of them are squeaky shoes. Here in China, a lot of toddlers wear little shoes that squeak when they walk so that you always know where they are.

Tomorrow is our exit meeting and Consulate appointment. There we will have the swearing in ceremony with Betsy Anne. We will get her exit visa on Wednesday and head home on Thursday. Can't wait to get home!




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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Yeah more shoes, cannot wait to see her wearing them!
    Marla

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Hi!
    My name is Julie. I'm a foamie - I've been a foamie for 15 years. I know exactly what you are going through, but don't worry. There is always therapy!
    Thanx for all the great updates! I love reading your blog every morning! Can't wait to see you and meet Betsy!
    Love,
    Julie

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:43 AM

      'Hi Julie, Hi Laura- keep coming back'


      Gael

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  3. LoisFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Wonderful posts - cute shoes! Your trip sounds wonderful for all of you! Safe travels home later this week! Can't wait to meet Betsy down the road! Lois Stenstrom

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Catching up on the last several days of your journey. It sounds delightful! Hope to see you on Sunday at dance. Kim D.

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  5. Darci HendersonFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Don't buy too many at regular price - she'll eventually get an opinion and say "I don't like those!" If you buy them at garage sales it won't be a big deal then!

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    1. LauraFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Well, when they only cost 4 or 5 dollars a pair, I'm not too worried! They have the best inexpensive and well made shoes I've ever seen!

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  6. Darci HendersonFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I want to send Mei Mei a book too - is there something she likes? A cookbook for kids? Let me know!

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    1. LauraFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:03 PM

      A cookbook for kids would be great! Thanks for thinking of us!

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