Tuesday, June 30, 2009

CCAI Guide's

So when we were in China although we were only in Beijing a short amount of time, I must admit Helen and "Mr. Money" left a huge impression on us. Helen did everything possible to make us comfortable and help us in anyway. Our first day there, we arrived before all the other families, but only by a couple of hours, so we hung out with Helen at the airport. The other flights were a little late, so by the time we got to the hotel I just could not think....I didn't want to think. So figuring out how to set up the Internet or even make an international call was simply not doable at that time for me. So what happened....my daddy calls Helen on her cell in the middle of the night..."Where's my Daughter?!" he says. Helen, having an overprotective mother herself was very helpful to my dad and came to see me first thing in the morning to tell me to call my daddy. So any way that was our first 24hrs in China and Helen's smile and awesome personality made it great! I promised her I would email after we got home....well 10 months later and I finally did it! It was great to hear from her too. I hope she'll still be doing it in about five years from now.
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3 comments:

Brian and Melinda said...

WOW, I bet it was great to hear from Helen again! She left a lasting impression on Haleigh also. To this day when we talk about the trip, being with Helen was one of her favorite parts. I am also missing China so much, it's funny how we were only there a few days but I loved it, well maybe not the day we had to fly home, I was so sick I don't remember much. I too am praying and laying the idea on Brian's table frequently (lol) that we may also be going back in five years.

Alyson & Ford said...

Helen was wonderful! Really enjoyed her sharing family stories with us. Our stay was too short in Beijing.
We would love to say hi to her too.

Happy 4th!
Alyzabeth's Mommy for Nine Months!

Ty's Parents said...

I agree, Helen was fabulous! We still keep in contact with Bruce, our guide in GZ. He and Troy SKPE about 2x a month.

Does this mean you are ready to start the process for another one? I miss China so much and KNOW I have more children there. I have convinced Troy we will start the process again for another WC in August. I don't know financially how we will do it, but God does. He has planted that seed and it will happen!