From Shekerra - June 25

Today, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 was interesting in its own way.
First, after waking up extra early and working out then relaxing before class, we found out that we did not have class for the rest of the week. Our teacher is sick and so we do not have language classes but we still have culture class in the evening. Terrance and I went into the city to do a little shopping. It was very hot in the city today! So hot that everyone was eating popsicles all day. I did not buy much..only a few items for my closest friends.
I ate my favorite...McDonalds:-) What really caught my eye and touched my heart was when I saw this very young girl on the ground crawling with her hand out to ask for money. She was handicapped in that she had no lower body at all. I gave to her. I could tell that this really made her day because she smiled at me. I could not help but to glance back many times at her to see how she survived in this hot heat. She was just making it right along. So I've really seen how much Chinese people sacrifice and it continues to amaze me. I am truly blessed for having this opportunity to view such a great and developing country with many, many hospitable people. God bless and may we all continue to remember the phrase "ONE WORLD. ONE DREAM." Good night.