"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



Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, silk Factory

Boy, are we tired! We walked all over Tiananmen Square, had our picture taken with Chairman Mao, then when we were completely exhausted we continued over to the Forbidden City and kept on going for another two hours! And still we weren't done!






Forbidden City

After all that, we were taken to a silk factory where we learned how silk is made. I got to take the silk from the cocoon and "pull" it onto a bedspread. It was really fun!




But the best part of the Silk Factory was that they gave me two silk cocoons!!! One was a single cocoon, and one was a double! How cool is that!

Tomorrow we fly into Guangzhou and on Monday we meet Betsy. I can't believe that it's finally here! We received an update this morning at our orientation meeting and she looks as cute as ever. Our prayer is that she likes us.



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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Emmie and Tina,

    I don't know if you've read The Red Scarf Girl, but it's a great book about Chairman Mao and the Cultural Revolution in China. I think you'd both really like it. Sounds like you are all having a social studies experience. My students and I wish we could go to China!

    Andrea

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    You've been on my mind a lot today. Delighted to hear everyone is enjoying China! Will be thinking of you tomorrow as you meet Betsy. Savor the indescribable joy! Love, Kim

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