SMILE...

Years ago I remember reading a story about a lady who was cooking tortillas and one of them made a burn mark that looked like the face of Jesus. People for miles around came to see the tortilla. She put it in a glass case and had it blessed by a priest. Well... here is a picture of our little miracle.

It is not the face of Jesus, but of the walmart smiley face! We laughed at such a strange thing to come out of a green pepper! We didn't put it in a glass case (we ate it), and no one blessed it in a special way (except for the meal prayyer). And in case you are wondering it ended up in scrambled eggs with tomatoes and mushrooms.
Anyway, maybe it was a simple way of reminding us to smile. OR maybe it was a divine message telling us that a walmart is coming our way!

We are getting ready to move into a different apartment this week. Lots of crazy things to do.

LIFE IN CHINA #4...

Recently while touring this great city we came across a store with all kinds of gadgets. Everything in it is 2 yuan (equal to 29 cents). Those of you who are active bargain shoppers would find this place a sort of homecoming. Who would have thought that you could get stainless steel silverware for 29 cents each! Only in China...

You know that it is turning spring here in China when every store starts putting their clothes and items out on the streets for sale. It is like one massive garage sale. Banners, baloons, and even singers standing at corners trying to win your attention. Maybe they've cornered the market on "garage sale bands". Next time your out just follow the music. I'm sure you'll find some great deals. I've found that very few things we buy in China really last (what an irony since in America everything is "made in China" and seems to hold up well)

Happy shopping!!