We are like gold after fires of purification… often adversity and challenging seasons are the springboard for beautiful things… here’s one of my first paintings in a long, long time… finished it this past March. 

Fire purifies – gold is for the glory of God we see reflected in pure souls
 
 
 
 Here are other photos from my trip to rural China:
 

Lovely nai nai's (grandma in Chinese) who have endured so much and yet possess a certain girlish innocence. One of these nai nai's is in need of a permanent home - we need to find one for her asap

Scrumptious 8 course dinner in rural China

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Donkey meat - what do you think it tastes like???

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It’s taking forever to upload photos… will have to do this when I have faster internet access. Ciao for now!