things we love

Its always good to reflect and be thankful for what we have been given. We truly love this place, and I am so glad the girls can help me make this little list - and that they love the life we are living together. Even so, its great to feel a sense of identity - knowing who we are, where we come from, and affirming the good in every culture. Here are some things we will miss from our little home in north-western China:

• hot roasted kebabs & nan bread
• our friends
• making ice cream from scratch
• speaking Chinese & Uyghur
• riding public transportation
• walking everywhere
• having friends over to play Uno
  
• fresh fruits & veggies at the open market
• baking fresh bread
  
• views of the Tianshan mountains
• living in a big city
• little kids in split pants
• learning to cook new dishes
• ping-pong & tennis with pals
  
• homeschooling
• bubble tea
• our homey apartment
• Chinese fashion
  
• Uyghur dancing & singing
• Essie