Today we took a trip to Baiyun Mountain. Josh and David made it all the way to the summit. Tim, Abigail and I made it quite a ways. We took a golf cart up most of the way and walked a fair ways towards the top. We stopped at the tablet forest area and had a scroll made of the meaning of Abigail's name in Chinese calligraphy. There was quite a discussion between our translator and the artist, and even some of the people watching about how this should be done.
Since our guide and translator here is not a Christian, she wasn't quite sure how to explain "Father's joy", which is what the name, Abigail, means to the calligraphy artist. So all of you out there who can read Chinese calligraphy tell us if it turned out right.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Father's Joy
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4 comments:
Deb,
Wow, that is very beautiful, "Father's Joy". The chinese calligraphy will be so lovely in your home. The story of Abigail haggling in the market place can't be beat! Isn't God great to send you this wonderful little bargain hunter.....think of the garage sale possibilities!!
I need to ask you, how will you ever return to the "usual" life here in Michigan after this?!!!"
Much love,
Deb De Leeuw
We love the meaning of Abigail's name-it fits her perfect! The more we read about Abigail the more we are excited to welcome her into our family-what a precious gift from God! Deb-looks like you will have lots of fun with Abigails hair:) I am sure Grandma Friend will!!
Love,
Cheryl
When I read what the name Abigail meant I started to tear up. Scott said to me, "Mom it's not sad, there's nothing to cry about!" When will they learn it doesn't need to be sad for me to cry! Scott thinks it's a perfect name for her because she looks like she brings Uncle Tim such joy. It sounds like Abigail is going to give David a run for his money in making the best deals. With Abigail around it will be "Seller Beware" not "Buyer Beware."
The artist did a great job and they are so beautiful in both English and Chinese!
Your family seems so complete.
Sue
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