From Krystal - June 13

Today was a good day.
The art classes that we completed this week was great. Marcus, Terrance and I were very interested in learning the method strokes of painting here.
I am beginning to learn more Chinese words and sentences for conversations with my Chinese friends. Having Chinese friends makes being here more fun, without them this trip would be boring. I have been enjoying my time here, although I am ready to go home. Not being able to talk with my family is much harder than I thought.
The Chinese has embraced us as one of their own and that makes me realize that being here race is not an issue. Yes, they may look at us a little strange from time to time but I think that makes us stand out in a crowd. They often look at my hair and wonder. They tell me all the time that my hair is very interesting and that is amazing how they find little things about a person and appreciate. I now know how it feels to be a foreigner. Being here has made me open my eyes to the possibilities that are available not only in America, but in France, Russia, China and all over the world. I want others to experience this for themselves and take part of this culture of humbleness and stress-free attitude with them for the rest of their lives. The Chinese has a way of showing you that you are one of them and that they enjoy having you in their country.
Even though I am ready to go home, the friends that I have met here will make it extremely hard to go. I have grown as a person of morals, ethics and respect for others and I thank God that I have had this opportunity of a lifetime to experience this for myself.
To my supporters and those that have kept this group and myself in their prayers thank you for your prayers and your support is what makes us who we are and stronger by the day.
Wei Jing Ying