Thank goodness we have today off. We've gotton so much accomplished in a matter of days. John got our Visas in Manhatten. Beds were delivered and set-up. Packing is well on the way. The hardest part is packing our toiletries in a little quart size bag. I have to pack for Robert too, since he is going to be staying at Aunt Ruthies.

On Wednesday I mailed a nice treat filled box with photos, hair do things, a sketchbook and markers, off to Chenzhou City. It should have gotton there today. I check the tracking on Sat. and it is just sitting in some southern part of China because they say they can't deliver to that area. I was so upset. Here I figured Danielle would get to look at our pictures and become a little more comfortable.

So in a matter of 2 hours I/we made a new box (though not as nice) and mailed it via the US post office and they say she'll have it by 22nd. Better than nothing.