Two Wonderful Weeks with the Wang Family

Meet the Wang Family... Emily, Andrew and eight-year-old Shirley.   They are solid members of Journey Church. They love God and are anxious to bring others to know and follow Him.  Not sure of the names of those 2 guys in the background. 

Emily is a homemaker and loves to have house guests. You can find her chopping and cooking or reading at any time of the day. Cooking and learning are her passions. She also volunteers at Shirley's school 2 afternoons per week.  The food has been delicious and nutritious.  She is a beautiful, warm person who cares deeply about others and prays faithfully.  She is teaching in the pre-school class at Journey once a month.

Andrew is a research Chemist currently working at Griffith University.  He is full of personality. He is a great husband and father.  He does the dishes after every meal and will not accept help from anyone.  Says he likes the feeling of accomplishment.  He has a great since of humor and is Shirley's best bud.

Shirley is in year 3 at Pacific Pines Primary School.  She  loves to read and write and would rather learn that play.  She has seen few movies and never played a video game, yet somehow she is still able to live. 

She just started learning the violin and has mastered "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and  "Hot Cross Buns"

After school every day she does lessons in Chinese and loves the challenge.  She is never bored, because there is always something to be learned.  She is a great writer and someday plans to be an author and a veterinarian. 

She likes to play with friends....

Walks to school in the rain without complaining...

Keeps a tidy room, making the bed meticulously and caring for her dirty clothes.

This is my room while I am here.  Very comfortable with artwork above the bed by, none other than Shirley!

We have had a fabulous time getting to know each other; teaching Chinese customs and western traditions.  We listen well to each other and the language barrier has been minimal.  Each day we share stories and learn more about each others backgrounds and families.  They are now part of my family and will remain so.  It is hard to believe that in such a short time my family has grown so much. I will be leaving behind some amazing people, yet taking with me the richest memories.
Thank you, Lord, for this amazing experience and these amazing people.