here is a list from my journal of things i am thankful for during my time in Bejining so far...its so good to be reminded of how I am blessed
1. easily accessible internet
2. not getting sick so far, few bug bites, no terrible headaches
3. IKEA right by our house for food and supplies
4. support from friends and family
5. hot water
6. quickly learnig how to use chopsticks
7. staying with a host family who provides safety, encouragement, cooks breakfast, and is so hospitable
8. people within my group who act as translators
9. opportunity to serve at the Compassion for Migrant Children's School
10. friends at work
11. airconditioning at work
12. financial support from Red Box and others on this trip
13. for nice clothes and even that I get to wear make-up and dry my hair in the morning
14. for a laptop computer
15. fellowship with the girls and with the team
16. that I didn't hurt myself when I put ear drops in my eye
17. safety so far navigating subways, buses, and crossing streets
18. other english-speaking C's at BICF
19. ability of my body to tolerate walking and standing alot
20. that no bags were lost of my flight delayed
21. JP sitting next to me on the airplane and looking out for me when I felt motion sickness
22. STeve eating lunch with me on Tuesday when I didn't know how to get lunch at work
23. getting to see the summer palace
24. a college education with useful training
25. the ability to speak English
26. for rest at night
27. coffee at Starbucks
28. getting to call mom and dad
29. encouraging emails
30. cooler weather in Beijing compared to other summers.
PLT!
