Shamian Island

 While in Guangzhou, we did what adoptive families do.  We spent two afternoons shopping for keepsakes and silk dresses for our littles.

 We had artists make chops (stamps) for Elijah and Evelyn with their Chinese names and paintings to go on our China wall alongside Sophia and Claire's. A couple of the adoption appts with the US government used to be on the island, but both have moved off.  Now families just go there for shopping in souvenir shops. 

We had lunch at Lucy's and played on the playground while Mark, the master negotiator, worked his magic. 

It was really sweet to be here where we spent time on Claire's adoption trip.  So many friends and their new little ones have strolled these same streets and taken pictures with these statues.  

Shamian Island is a beautiful and quiet spot to escape the big, big city of Guangzhou, almost even feeling like Savannah.   So grateful for the time to reflect on the story God has written for Claire, Eli, Evie and so many other children so dear to our family.