Wednesday, July 23, 2008

GOT CONGEE?

Ni Hao! It's Macy Li Ming Kemp here, reporting in from ClubMed-Nanchang! I have a few thoughts I want to share with all my soon-to-be-peeps back in the U.S.....

I have hit the jackpot! You see, there's "this lady," and "this dude," and a "little dude." They picked me up Monday afternoon and for the last 48 hours have pretty much worshipped me. Have no clue why, but I'm not complaining. I've got 'em to where if I just LOOK like I'm in any way needy, they all hop up and scurry around to serve me. I think I may just stay with 'em 'cause if they're this easy to manipulate, then I've got a good thing going.

Little dude is hilarious! He kicks a little gold soccer ball around our swanky suite and I just giggle 'til I hiccup. The big dude just has this stupid looking starry-eyed grin all the time. Whatever I want, he gives it to me. In the slideshow below, you can see him feeding me congee this morning at breakfast. Now "the lady" I'm worried about. She seems to be having some problems with her tear-ducts...they just keep watering. It seems to be connected to me somehow, so I hope she can get over it.

Well, here's what we all did today...I got to see some really famous sites, see some old Chinese theatre, and go to this place called "McDonalds." Now I don't know what the big deal was about that, but they kept saying, "Awww, this is her first trip to Mickey D's and this is her first french fry"....The big dude gave me Sprite, but the lady kept saying it'd make my stomach hurt. So, I shot her a dirty look, and then she gave me some Sprite herself! They're toast.

Well, that's about it for now. I've got to go walk the streets of Nanchang while the big dude takes some more pictures...He's got a thing about cameras and I think it's really going to get worse with me around.

Wo Ai Ni! (I love you!)
~Li Ming

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Macy Li, I have a feeling the big dude, little dude and lady aren't the only ones you will have wrapped around your finger! What a doll!

Oh my gosh! Keep it coming!

Praise Him! Praise Him! All ye little children! God is love! God is love!
Connie S

Anonymous said...

up with the chickens with joshua this am. Having my q.t. with dora playing in the background. decided to check on ya'll and pray for you. while watching macy smile, sleep in your arms, sit on your hip etc...AND glancing over at Joshua makes my heart ache for all of the orphans that still long for a mommy and daddy. Praise God that she is feeling your love and knowing that you'll never leave or forsake her. What a picture of God's love....WOW! Praying for rest for you all.

Cindi said...

AHHHH, that is the sweetest post!!!

I've missed seeing all my travel buddies today! Somehow, we missed the announcement about the morning event.... I did hear it was quite toasty. :-)

I'm tellin' ya - Macy Li looks like she is doing just beautifully! Her friend Ahna will be close behind, but is struggling a bit more, I think.

See you tomorrow!

Do said...

Beautiful photos of pagodas and Macy Li cute as always. Happy sightseeing before going home!

Anonymous said...

LOVE THE PICS. JUST GOT TO WORKAND AM REAL BUSY. GOLLY, I CAN HARDLY WAIT. ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT. I'M PRAYING FOR EVERYTHING I CAN POSSIBLY THINK TO PRAY FOR. LOVE YAWL LOTS. SHE LOOKS LIKE PEYTON, DON'T YOU THINK? CHECK IN LATER, LOVE, GOGGIN:)

Gigi said...

Oh Macy Li,
I just think you are too cute for words! I am so glad your mommy and daddy are such experts on uploading the pictures because we are loving seeing your cutie pie smiles. It is as if you always knew your family, and God has had your heart ready for every good and perfect gift! Check your family's little pinkies because there is somebody around them. Too precious!

Linda said...

This post was so funny!
Tell Big Dude to keep giving my son-in-law a hard time.....becoming Joshua's new daddy was just tooo easy!

Actually, his mom-in-law thinks he "hung the moon"!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

girlfriend you hadn't seen nothing yet ... wait till they get you on that big ole flying thing and bring you to your next swank palace ... it is loaded w/ stuff just for you w/ two more dudes waiting to make you laugh and be at your beck and call!!! Life is going to be sweet from now on!!!!

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD !!!!

Kim said...

Beautiful...
She is sooooo adorable..
can't wait to see more..
Hugs..

Talisa Cowden said...

Well Wo Ai Ni to you too! I do believe that she is beginning to take on your family traits, with those over the top smiles and eyes that speak of celebration! The police department here has jumped on the boat with me and each morning, we rush to check out todays blog! I know I think Caroline is smart, but Macy Li takes the cake in such an entertaining blog! Just 7 more "sleeps" till you're home!

Les said...

Hi there Macy,
E-Harmony here with great news!!!!
Your profile has been matched with a young man we think will be hard for you to resist!!!
He's originally from Shenyang, China but will soon reside in Wichita, Kansas.
He's quite charming, very handsome, loves to eat everything in sight, snuggles, cuddles, kisses (teeth are a bit crooked due to some issues with his cleft, but we hear you might know a dentist), is already a ball player, shows high intelligence and enjoys long walks on the beach (or at least long walks down the busy, dangerous, crowded and polluted streets in Shenyang).
If you're interested, tell the Big Dude to shell out the dough and have his people call our people in about 18 years!!!

Johnny and Shauna said...

She is a perfect fit! She is absolutely beautiful. Looks like I've got me one cute cheerleader headed my way...in about 12 years or so. Congratulations!

Praying for you safe return,
Shauna Reeves

jennifer said...

What a little cutie she is!!! I am so happy for you. Congratulations!!

Kelly Swindell and Tol Swindell said...

She is so beautiful! I am cecking this blog everyday to see how it's going and I get emotional just seeing her, so I can't even imagine how you feel!

Jodee said...

Macy -- So glad you are lovin' life! You deserve the best of everything with your forever family!

Denise said...

Maci, what a lucky little girl you are...but those funny people know who the real lucky ones are!!

Daddy's Girls said...

Got into town today...It was so nice to hear Tyler and Nolan express their feelings towards little Macy Li in person this afternoon. They are truly smitten!!!! (We all are!) Maggie Leigh and I have been organizing little Macy Li's room this evening in order to prepare for her HOMECOMING, one week from tonight!!!! Yeah!!! The boys will be home from football shortly and we are all headed to J. Alex's for dinner. Our prayers are with you all for your travel today! Love you all so much! Aunt Sissy, Cousin Maggie Leigh and Cousin McKenna Grace

Anonymous said...

We are addicted to your BLOG ever since Aunt Bobbie told us about it. She is a doll from heaven!!
Keep the pics coming and the kisses flowing!!!

Anonymous said...

I love Macy Li's smile. Her eyes smile as much as her mouth. My, how she has developed her own little personality in just 2 days! She is amazing! (So is her sweet family).
Love,
Leslie Carpenter

Anonymous said...

Hey, Kemps, thank you for sharing your life and Macy Li with us. I am so enjoying the updates and am thankful all is going well. I am looking forward to seeing this precious little one face to face. She looks so very healthy. She is full of joy already, and what a sweet face! What a huge blessing to see happiness! My prayers for your family will continue!
Brandy Lynn Deming

Anonymous said...

Hello Kemp Family. What an adventure you are having with Macy Li! We are so excited for you and are having a great time re-living our adoption through your blog. We are praying for you and hope you have a wonderful time in Guangzhou. -- You are very loved.

The Schwietermans

Arielle said...

Hello! I have been following the Simmons' posts (Ahna) and saw a reference to your blog. Thought I would check it out. :0) What a gorgeous girl. What a gorgeous family. What precious smiles. Straight from heaven. So happy for you all. God's many continued blessings to your whole family.