Hello Lovely Friends and Family!
It has been about a month since I have written. We have just been so crazy busy in this last month with all of the "End of the School Year" activities, that I have barely had time to stop and smell the roses. With that being said, I would not have it any other way.
We have been busy like bees helping with the church activities here. There was an event called "An Evening With Friends" that our church held as an outreach full of delicious food and great company. We had the privilege of helping create centerpieces, taking photos, and recording video of the event. We also got to enjoy the delicious dinner at the hotel as a gift from the church. It was a beautiful night!
The following week was spent preparing for our youth "Girl's Night" event. We had a spa/baking/movie sleepover with all of the youth girls. Megan and I prepared a funky photo booth for the night, and I really think the girls enjoyed it. Times like these are so important here, because for some girls, it was their last youth event in Shanghai. They need these memorable moments for happy memories!
Justin and I also got to house sit and were part of some other activities as the year came to a close which have kept us busy. The happy part has been that we have gotten to know and had the opportunity to hang out with so many cool people. However, the nature of an Ex-Pat community is that everyone is so transient. We are having to say goodbye to some awesome youth kids and adults. We never say "Goodbye" though, only "See You Later." We never know if we might encounter them in another country or location, but we always know that we will see them in Heaven.
As we prepare for our trip home for a month, we realize that every encounter in this international community gives us a little taste of heaven.
Love you lots and see you soon!
Blythe
P.S.: I will be updating photos, etc. while I am home so keep your eyes peeled for more pictures from our Shanghai experience.
