I have been in Xiamen for about three days and it is paradise. Xiamen is one of the cleanest cities in China. It is so lovely with palm trees and hot tropics. it reminds me of the Taiwan that I see in all those Chinese dramas that I watch online. The people here are friendly and the men here are really good looking. That is another post though.
This post is just to introduce the family that I am living with for this month. The family name is Lin. It consists of a dad that is an architect. He is also a kind and loving husband and dad. A mom who is quite beautiful and kind. She listens to French music and likes wine. She loves being a mother and she is very good at it. I enjoy watching her roll on the floor and playing with her children. Then there is the grandma and she is so lovely. She has this air of poise and grace.. She helps care for the children. I like her alot too. Then there is the housekeeper. She doesn’t live there but stays there all day and then goes home. She is a good cook and also takes care of the baby. She has a warm and friendly smile.
The Baby
Oh and baby Lala. OMG so cute and clever. I so want a baby!! The baby has bells that she wears on her ankles, so you can hear her coming. I like that idea and she is always coming. She is one years old. I gave her Uni(sorry Lesly) and now she is my best friend. I taught her how to say hi and hello in English. She already knew bye bye. Now when she walks into the room she says hello. I wasn’t kidding when I said clever!
Last, but not least is Nono; the 10 year old that I am tutoring. She is quite outspoken at times. She is sweet, funny, creative and clever. I really love her personality. She has me laughing all the time. She loves to pulverize me in chess. I never could understand that game. She also is such a doting big sister. I have already bonded with her. Vivacious is the adjective that describes her best. She told her dad that he has to stop smoking because the teacher does not like it!
Nono, the girl I am tutoring
I feel God has been with me on his whole journey during the summer. I am learning about myself. In Anhui I rediscovered my heart. In Xiamen I am rediscovering a sense of family. I have not had that sense of family for over 10 years. After my mom died, my family became distant. I truly missed having a family. Their love and bond is so amazing. I have become very distant in those 10 years. This is showing me what love is. The lord is showing me this maybe as a means of preparation. Everyday, I am opening up more and more. Oh and today the baby only wanted to hold my hand and not her daddy’s. That was too cute.
Loving sisters
