Walmart

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Downtown Nanning
Walmart
Coming to China just won't be complete without a trip to Walmart! It is 2 stories with food on one level and household/electronics on the other. Oh, the food-we could figure out what some delicacies were, but others remain a mystery. We haven't smelled anything quite like some of the items. When we return home, the deli area at the store will never quite be the same in our minds. We picked up some diapers and wipes and some training chopsticks for Joy and Andrew. Mark and I are feeling so much better, but our backs have a lot to say about these beds. Just imagine sleeping on only your box spring and that will give you an idea of the comfort level. Joy eat her first solid food last night at dinner. We have a Cantonese restaurant here in the hotel that is very good. We have enjoyed several meals with another family, the Georges (Janet and Kevin) who are residing across the hall from us. They are a lovely homeschooling family from Chicago who have adopted a precious little girl with an eye condition , Fu Xiang (Meghan) who is 6 years old. They brought their 3 children with them and we have enjoyed getting to know each of them. We are so thankful that we are traveling with 2 families who are like minded. Not to mention that the surgeon who specializes in Joy's condition is in Chicago. It is amazing how God sees to our every need! Back to Joy, she ate rice, some tender beef. This morning she dined on rice congee (I'm sorry, but YUCK!) and some watermelon. At lunch she really liked sharing fried chicken from KFC with Dad. Now, we know she really is an IVEY! We are just in love with her and enjoying every minute as we watch her blossom. We miss Matt, Grace and Andrew very much and are counting down the days until our entire family can be together.

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