Gatherings of People

The people are so friendly.

The only question I have is – are they all so friendly and thinking in smiles on the inside, or are they just trying to hide their emotion and save face?

Or are they just using me as their "good fortune"?

Have I offended them and don’t know it, or are they really laughing?

(Who cares if it’s with me or AT me.) haha

I have heard some stories from some like-minded nationals.

I have been asking for their stories as we get to know each other.

I want to hear.

I want to know if what I read is true.

I have heard some stories about their Father from over the summer.

They shared what work they saw him doing over the summer.

Some almost started crying because of how he is tilling the soil.

My love for them emerged.

(Can I say it grew though I don’t know them? Probably.)

Many of these ladies seem so soft to his guidance and care.

It’s very interesting to hear how many have come to know their father.

I think what gets me too is that I have read about this type of people (if you know what I mean). I have heard that the number is growing, but it is small, proportionately. I have heard that Their life is hard and full of testing.

And yet, here they are.

We must be careful, but in Tianjin it’s not scary.

In other cities you must be more aware.

It’s just like crossing the street – you have to find the rhythm and sway of the people – and respect the system that’s in place.

Just keep calling. (You know what I am saying?) :0)