We are sitting in the plane with one hour to go before we arrive in Los Angeles. Then a long layover in LA and then the three hour flight home. We have travelled exactly a month already. It will be nice to be sleeping in our own beds tonight.

In our last few hours in Asia, God answered several prayers reminding of how blessed we have been on this trip. Our restful hotel stay in Shanghai was just what we needed and when we got to the desk to check into our China Eastern flight there were no problems. Honestly, if China Eastern worked on their stateside customer service they might just be okay. The in flight service was okay and the food was good.

Anyway, looking back on our trip, as I said, we really have been blessed. God has been watching us every step of the way. He allowed us some challenges but got us through. He pushed us and we learned. He used us for His glory an we are very thankful.

One phrase I heard from several students was that they are thankful that we came because it reminded them of the special time and the things they learned and experienced while in Texas. They were reminded of the blessings shown by God’s people and God’s grace experienced with them. Some were challenged to stay faithful to commitments made in the past.

The time in the two orphanages were also very special. The five of us got to see a different side of China. One that we never see through our students. We were able to see the poor and the less fortunate and you and we were able to help. I know we have places like there too. Perhaps it is important to expose the students to them too.

All in all thank you all for you support in reading, through your gifts, and definitely In prayer. We felt you were with us the whole way. Thank you so very much!

Once home we will share some other stuff, we will upload pictures and videos and all. So for for now, high above the Pacific Ocean we bid you adieu.

Roy

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