台灣--我心愛的家鄉
This past winter little Virginia and I took a trip back to my homeland of Taiwan, where my beloved family, friends and delicious food are:)
I realized quickly the whole process of taking not only Virginia, but all the accessories was not easy. I was though pretty proud of myself and Virginia. We did it!
A great lesson learned from this trip came while boarding the plane. As I sat in my seat, I noticed the lady who would be sitting next to me was a very elderly lady from Vietnam. She was probably close to 100 years old...not exaggerating... Due to language differences, we weren't able to communicate well. I first felt a little overwhelmed that during this long flight I should take care of her due to her age and of course taking care of the little one. The minute Virginia saw this lady though, she had the sweetest smile towards her. The older lady seemed to light up with happiness and immediately they began to have fun together. From being with this lady the entire flight, this 14 hour plane ride home felt like a breeze.
I was reminded once again not to judge others from our assumptions and just by the way something looks. I also realized just how pure a child is. No wonder Jesus taught us to become as a little child. What great power there is when we do become more like children.
I am grateful for this time in Taiwan. I missed Charles very much though. Even though some planned trips weren't able to happen, I did what was most important and precious to me, spending time with family. Seeing the way my parents spoiled their Granddaughter was just something so rewarding to me. Looking forward to the next trip home...of course with Charles and maybe another addition. -Amber
1月17日晚上我獨自帶著藹伶搭機飛往台灣--我久圍心愛的故鄉，在那裡有我心愛的家人，朋友還有享不盡的美食！
一個人帶著六個月大的寶寶搭機，推著兩大箱行李、一個嬰兒車加嬰兒汽車座椅，還手提超大包包，確實不是件容易事，但我很得意地說，我辦到了！藹伶也辦到了！
值得一提的是，在回台灣的機上，鄰座是個超級老的越南老婆婆，她滿臉的紋路叫人難以看清她面部的表情，再加上語言的不通，當我一看到我得與她擠在小小的空間又帶著個嬰兒時，真的是笑不出來，（還是有給它勉強擠出笑容並故作鎮靜和悅啦！）但不免心想，我慘了，手上抱著一個超小的，旁邊坐著一個超老的，時間肯定難熬了！但接下來１７個小時的相處時光，卻讓我學到畢生難忘的一課。當藹伶一見到這位年近百歲的老太太便露出最燦爛的微笑，逗得滿臉嚴肅的老婆婆也綻放笑容，於是他們不知怎麼地就玩在一起了，漫長的旅程卻在老婆婆的幫忙下輕鬆地就過去了，而我也學到不可以貌取人，要像藹伶一樣純真地敞開心地對待他人，難怪耶穌說在天堂的都是像小孩一樣的人。
在台灣五個星期的時間，很快就過去了，雖然沒有按先前的計劃去各處旅遊，但卻和家人有很多相處的時光，看到爸爸媽媽疼愛寶貝孫女的模樣，更是令人欣慰。期待下次的返家行！
I realized quickly the whole process of taking not only Virginia, but all the accessories was not easy. I was though pretty proud of myself and Virginia. We did it!
A great lesson learned from this trip came while boarding the plane. As I sat in my seat, I noticed the lady who would be sitting next to me was a very elderly lady from Vietnam. She was probably close to 100 years old...not exaggerating... Due to language differences, we weren't able to communicate well. I first felt a little overwhelmed that during this long flight I should take care of her due to her age and of course taking care of the little one. The minute Virginia saw this lady though, she had the sweetest smile towards her. The older lady seemed to light up with happiness and immediately they began to have fun together. From being with this lady the entire flight, this 14 hour plane ride home felt like a breeze.
I was reminded once again not to judge others from our assumptions and just by the way something looks. I also realized just how pure a child is. No wonder Jesus taught us to become as a little child. What great power there is when we do become more like children.
I am grateful for this time in Taiwan. I missed Charles very much though. Even though some planned trips weren't able to happen, I did what was most important and precious to me, spending time with family. Seeing the way my parents spoiled their Granddaughter was just something so rewarding to me. Looking forward to the next trip home...of course with Charles and maybe another addition. -Amber
1月17日晚上我獨自帶著藹伶搭機飛往台灣--我久圍心愛的故鄉，在那裡有我心愛的家人，朋友還有享不盡的美食！
一個人帶著六個月大的寶寶搭機，推著兩大箱行李、一個嬰兒車加嬰兒汽車座椅，還手提超大包包，確實不是件容易事，但我很得意地說，我辦到了！藹伶也辦到了！
值得一提的是，在回台灣的機上，鄰座是個超級老的越南老婆婆，她滿臉的紋路叫人難以看清她面部的表情，再加上語言的不通，當我一看到我得與她擠在小小的空間又帶著個嬰兒時，真的是笑不出來，（還是有給它勉強擠出笑容並故作鎮靜和悅啦！）但不免心想，我慘了，手上抱著一個超小的，旁邊坐著一個超老的，時間肯定難熬了！但接下來１７個小時的相處時光，卻讓我學到畢生難忘的一課。當藹伶一見到這位年近百歲的老太太便露出最燦爛的微笑，逗得滿臉嚴肅的老婆婆也綻放笑容，於是他們不知怎麼地就玩在一起了，漫長的旅程卻在老婆婆的幫忙下輕鬆地就過去了，而我也學到不可以貌取人，要像藹伶一樣純真地敞開心地對待他人，難怪耶穌說在天堂的都是像小孩一樣的人。
在台灣五個星期的時間，很快就過去了，雖然沒有按先前的計劃去各處旅遊，但卻和家人有很多相處的時光，看到爸爸媽媽疼愛寶貝孫女的模樣，更是令人欣慰。期待下次的返家行！
The Wang Family 全家合影
Four generations of family 宜蘭的阿媽，媽咪，我和藹伶－四代同堂
Amber's college friends 和曉玉、耀中、啓村吃火鍋敍舊
Old friend老友俊緯 At the Night Market 華西年貨大街
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