Xie Nian Kuai Le (Happy New Year),
The fireworks are still going on. Last night was one continual bang. We videotaped them to try to show people at home what it was like. Midnight had the most. They were everywheres you looked. Within five minutes after midnight, you could not even see the ones closest to us because of the smoke in the air, but the noise continued. Around 10:30 last night, the one nurse who was on duty and Chicken Little, who is Gregg’s Chinese caregiver, brought us in dumplings. They were good. We looked up on the internet and found that dumplings are the traditional food to celebrate the New Year in northern China.
The only thing that went on today was Derek getting his bandage changed and receiving IV fluids. Lucy brought us fried dumplings today for lunch. She told us about how she celebrated the New Year. She told us that all her relatives gather at her grandmother’s house. She and some of relatives spent three or four hours making dumplings, some watched TV, some play cards, and then they all go out side to set off their fireworks. We had read on the internet that is custom for the children to stay up all night so that the parents will have a long life. We asked Lucy if she had and she said that she had and was very tired today. She is going to bring us more dumplings tomorrow. They were some of the best that we have had here. Tomorrow will be the last day that we will see Lucy as she has the last three days that we are here off for the holiday.
We are counting the days until we return home. Thanks to everyone for the love, support, prayers, emails and comments. They have helped us get through this leg of Derek’s Journey.
Love, Derek, Nicole and Kathy
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4 comments:
It sounds like you are having a good time.What day are you leaving to come home? Can't wait to see you guys. Miss you.
XOXOXO Morgan
What an adventure you have been on---continuous fireworks, I cannot even imagine. It is another snow day today---certainly not enough snow, barely 2 inches, to call off school. I think they keep crying wolf---everytime it starts snowing they call off school. It is winter, and it is Maine. We have run out of our snow days, so we will have to make this one up. At least you have not had to deal with all the snow that they have in some parts of China---I have seen it on the news a lot. Hope you enjoy your last few days while you are there, and that Derek gets stronger and stronger. It sounds like you are feeling better, and we will hope and pray for more good news. Big hugs. Love, all the Glovers
Hi Everyone Here we are with another snow day today, meaning another day of no school. At this rate the kids will be going all year round. I do not mind the snow it's the rain that keeps coming behind it. I was watching the news the other night and could not believe how cold parts of China can be and how thankful you are not in that part of the country. I saw Mark last night and he gave me a great photo of Derek and I at the "Dip" I look like I am half frozen and having a REALLY bad hair day, but it was well worth it. I can not wait for your return home. Will write again soon Lots of Love to all xo Elise
Hi, family!
We watched the celebrations of the Chinese New Year on television last night and knew that you were seeing similar scenes outside your windows. It made us feel that we were closer than half a world away from you.
I had the day off from school but we got 7 inches of snow in Saco. The snow banks are certaining growing! We went home early last Friday due to weather, then we started school 2 hours late on Tuesday due to snow. We went home early on Wednesday because nasty weather was coming, and then we didn't have school at all today. My students can't even remember what we are trying to learn in math class! Oh, well, hopefully spring will come soon.
I am going to be in Union for a while on Saturday, Feb. 16th, and will stop by to see you, Derek, if you are up for visitors after your trip home. The jet lag will be difficult.
Have a safe journey home, Kathy, Derek, and Nicole. We love you!
Auntie Bonny and Uncle Duck
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