Comments on A Song Heard Far Away: Guangzhou - Day Six

You should have Georgia draw what she thinks the s...

2007-06-14T20:14:00.000-07:00

You should have Georgia draw what she thinks the sewage treatment plants of China look like. That would probably be something amazing. I applaud her for only having one break down so far. Even though you prepared her and she wants a sister, I'm sure it's got to be tough for her right now.

I'm glad your back is feeling better and that you ...

2007-06-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

I'm glad your back is feeling better and that you and Georgia had a good heart-to-heart. Adjusting to a new sibling is a tough thing regardless of whether they're biological or not; I would imagine it's even tougher when you're in a foreign country. When my mom brought my sister home from the hospital, I told her I'd decided I wanted a brother instead. And we never even left Pennsylvania.

Your updates are my favorite thing to read all day. Thank you so much for including us all in this journey. And happy anniversary to Moparparents!

I was into collecting condoms from various parts o...

2007-06-14T17:29:00.000-07:00

I was into collecting condoms from various parts of the world, when there was a time where I could say I was in a "various part of the world." I found the kinkiest in Asia.

Regarding the meltdown, it's gotta be hard being so far from home. And yeah, a new sibling "sinking in feeling" will do the trick. I suffered a little guilt, but then over time, I'd catch moments of sheer joy shared only between the two siblings and would breathe a big sigh.

It was tough for me to be in Asia as a young adult at times, and I understood the language, wasn't foreign, and could handle the food. It's a feeling beyond homesick, it's very other worldly. If you were to ask me, I'd say Georgia is handling it with grace and beauty.