China Full Moon

 

That brilliant round white ball in the sky every 28 days is some thing I look forward to seeing. I make a long gratitude list of blessings and create an intention for the month ahead. Thanks "Grandmother Moon" for many moonlit memorable eves. 

This month it was very magical to be gazing at the July Full Moon in China with my daughter, from the guest room balcony of their big beautiful home in Shanghai.  I was in China because we had a really welcome school mid-term break from teaching, so... I headed off to visit my family.

My grandsons welcomed me with hugs, kisses and a big sign on the door that said “WE LOVE YOU GA-GA from Aidan and Taylor.”  I wonder if they have any idea how much I love and miss them? 

My daughters husband John had to have hernia surgery while I was there. It went well but a few of our days were filled with trips to and from the hospital. However Carrie and I did find time to go to the amazing Shanghai Flower and Gift Market and visit another intricate Chinese Temple.

The boys were at sport camp, but we had time to go swimming at the club pool, with a small sandy beach area, which was fun. 

The nine busy days flew by and before I knew it I was on the airplane back to Bangkok and teaching school in Ban Chang.

 

     Beautiful Quan Yin, Chinese Goddess of Mercy, bestows her Blessings