It's Home

I guess China is home, at least for now.

I had wondered how we would all feel about leaving our families and all that is familiar in the the Midwest. I am happy to say that after many hours of travel, we are so thankful to be back in Shanghai. Mr. Wu's smiling face at the airport was such a wonderful sight, as was his assistance with the 500 pounds of luggage that we checked. All the Asian faces and signs in Chinese characters even felt familiar and welcome. Getting into our apartment after so many hours of economy seating on the airplane felt so good... it was definitely a home coming. The girls were thrilled to be with their kitties again. We have massive unpacking to do, and definite jet lag challenges ahead. I have lots of pictures from our Christmas visit to post. All that will come. Sadness from leaving those we've loved all our lives many miles behind us will come too, I think.

But for now we're home again, and ready to sleep in our own beds.