TravelingBirds' Guestbook

Happy Birthday Ava!!
I am glad to hear that Ava had a wonderful birthday. It sounds like you are all doing very well. We miss you all a lot and hope that you continue to enjoy living in China. Let everyone know that I wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. with love, Katie

Kirtland ,i think ave is very cute and beautiful when she take a photo , i like the ice cream photo best.

My poor baby
I feel so bad for Ava. I know what it"s like to lose the use of your arm. Very frustrating.

hey
so, here's where you guys are!

More Info
Hi Kirtland and Ava, I am so interested in your adventures in China. Your first encounters didn't sound too promising, but these last few telling about your connections with new friends has been fascinating. In your last entry you told about getting help for Ava when she cut her hand. You closed saying you would tell more about what had happened in your next entry. Did I miss that entry or will you still be sending more information later on? Still curious. Glad you had such good help from your friends. Is Ava's hand healing well? Love in the Lord, Pastor Carl

Beautiful, Caring Friends
Hi Kirtland- I am so glad to hear that Ava is okay. Please give her a hug from me. What a traumatic experience for the two of you and your friends. Please continue to keep us posted. with hugs, Katie

I'm so sorry to hear...
...but I'm glad to read you were helped out by friends. How scary, I hope Ava heals quickly!

very touching countryside tour
Kirtland, I am glad that you got to experience traditional Chinese culture first-hand. It's always touching to have such a devoting friend. Your tour shocked me as I even haven't seen places like that before. I think it was a huge deal to them that you guys all came and visited. Their hospitality is guaranteed. I am happy to see that Ava is so mature in dealing with all this and still remember the most beautiful things other than anything unpleasant. It must be interesting for other kids to get to see and play with her. You guys brightened up other people's life and I am sure May would be able to cherish even bigger dreams as she is influenced by you guys as well. I am happy for you all. PS: I noticed on FB that Lauryn's birthday is coming. I highly suggest that you guys go to buy a Chinese birthday cake at that good-quality bakery you mentioned before....I just feel like Chinese birthday cake tastes different as here. :-) Make sure you guys do a lot of fun things on her birthday and keep nourishing your beautiful experience in China. :-D

finally
Finally, I saw you four faces all together! I am happy for you guys! It was a wonderful day :-) Once more, I am so happy that life has been so interesting and wonderful to you guys :-)

if you go to Hong Kong for New Years
The YMCA hotel is a great spot to stay and view the fireworks and parade.

Thank you for sharing!!
Kirtland!! I love this blog entry :) I am so glad that Ava is having a great time in China. It makes me happy to hear that she is making friends already. Tell her "hi" from me :). I miss you all and hope everyone continues to do well! Hugs, Katie