Joseph's home from China!

Joseph's home! Yea!

After a month of traipsing through China and Thailand he's finally home.

To tell you the truth, I was reeeaaally nervous about him taking this trip .  We knew

a little about China since my dad travels there every year for his business. So the first

part in China with his choir was not as nerve racking as his trip to Thailand.

We even made him contact the embassy there to let them know his travel plans

and give them phone numbers.  From things we had read, there are threats of terrorism

over there all the time.  So a couple of young Americans who didn't speak

 the language seemed like a target to us.

Thankfully, they didn't meet with any difficulties and had a great time.

He even got to ride an elephant!

I'm grateful for his willingness to try new things and expand his knowledge of the world.

The mom in me just wishes that he could do it here in America. :)

Now we get to enjoy having him home for a couple of weeks so he can be

here for Rachel and Matthew's graduations.

Whew!

Greetings from China!

For over a week now, Joseph has been exploring parts

of China as he and his UVU choir perform along the way. 

Yesterday (at least it was yesterday for us) they were on the Great Wall of China.

So cool!

Here is posing with some children at one of the performances.

Isn't my boy handsome?!

Every time he calls, it's like a relief that he's made it one more day.

Really, I'm not as worried as I was at the beginning.  I guess

anticipation is always the worst especially when your mind likes to think of every

possible negative scenario.  But, so far, so good.

They are having fun, seeing new things, and missing home and American food.

When they are done, everyone is coming home except Joseph and his friend who

are traveling to Phuket for some more sight seeing.

What is it about youth and wanting to see the world?

I'll be glad when he comes home.