Sandi Shelton Asker
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Monthly Archives: June 2014
What I love about China
1. Everyone seems to love that we have adopted one of their children! People smile at us, play with us, help us and even offer treats when Xuan Song screams through most of an airplane flight! 2. The food. Oh … Continue reading
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God is Good. All the time.
It has been a little over 48 hours since we have our Xuan Song with us. I must say that it was a long time a’comin’ but has been so worth the paperwork and waiting! Things are really going so … Continue reading
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Minions
We were visiting my sister and brother in the twin cites when we said yes to adoption. It was January of 2012. Sandi was out for a morning run. Praying as she ran, she was asking God if we should … Continue reading
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Longest day of the year
June 21: technically the longest day of the year. This year I beg to differ; it’s the 22nd. (This little guy was attempting his own epic adventure on the Great Wall yesterday. Fitting description of waiting for our son today!) … Continue reading
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olympians!
There is a certain personal trainer at our Y named Anna McGhee. I have never had a 1-1 session with her, but for over 2 years, I’ve attended her classes. There are many “Anna McGhee-isms” that run through my head, … Continue reading
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Not so forbidden…
Ironically we joined about 1,000,000 people at the Forbidden City this morning. After 3-4 amazingly colored buildings, things started to run together to be honest. Eventually we reached an amazing garden and caught a glimpse of the Temple of Heaven. … Continue reading
Relax, we’re in Beijing!
WE MADE IT TO CHINA! The 13-hr + plane ride consisted of 3 meals, lots of beverage service and too many movies to remember. Oh, and a little bit of sleep. We got to fly over AK and we saw … Continue reading
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Epic China Adventure’s Eve
Juxtaposition: the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. It’s finally here: the night I’ve dreaded since I found out our travel dates. And it’s finally here: the trip we have dreamed of since … Continue reading
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Inside I feel like a poodle
You know that feeling of “is this really happening?” And waking up every night with the thought “have I thought of everything?” Or just *crickets* because nothing very noteworthy is actually happening up there… Waiting to leave in 18 days … Continue reading
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