I received a package this week from my MOPS group back home. They each took the time to write a note of encouragement and then an extra bonus was this SUPER cool shirt from the website www.onebravechick.com. The card inside read:"Welcome to the world of one brave chick..... You are receiving this bravery kit today because someone believes that you are one brave chick!"
Now, after going to the website and reading the stories of many truly brave chicks and their battles with cancer, illness or tragedy either for themselves or family members, I'm not sure I truly deserve the title "One Brave Chick". Although it DID take a complete surrendering of my will and heart and an extreme amount of courage for me to agree to follow my husband's job to China with our two small children.
In honor of my dear MOPS friends: Pam, Carol, Brooke, Tricia, Michele, Liz, Julie, Mandi, Sarah, and Anna.... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be One Brave Chick's spokesperson in China. Here's to you!
Why the "V" symbol? The Chinese have a practice of compulsively doing this gesture EVERY single time they take a picture. We Americans are unsure of the reasoning behind it and find it quite perplexing, yet humorous. So, when in China..........
4 comments:
I think you are "one brave chick". I am so proud of you. You did it!! Hurry home, my friend.
We all know this was a difficult decision for you...leaving the comfort of your home with small children to live in an unknown place. Perseverance is what you have demonstrated in the many circumstances presented to you. Unwavering faith enabled God to walk by your side. The stories you shared on this blog provided inspiration and gave us a glimpse of life in your shoes. Not to mention, I for one, better appreciate the abundance of blessings granted in our country. You are remarkably, ONE BRAVE CHICK! Welcome home!!!
You are one brave chick. Have a safe and happy flight. May the kids be endlessly fascinated by their sticker books and age-appropriate inflight entertainment. May they sleep just enough on the flight to keep you sane, but not so much that adjusting back to Wisconsin time is difficult.
And if you have cable when you get home, just remember PBS Sprout shows children's programming all night long. That saved me through some difficult adjustments back to US time.
I have to say that I, too, think you are very brave! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures, but for now, I hope you are all getting caught up on some rest!
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