When I moved back to the States 5 years ago, I envisioned returning to China often, so even though I closed up my apartment and shipped nearly all of my belongings, I left behind at a friend’s house a small blue bag with some items I didn’t want to haul back and forth. Think toiletries and a hair dryer.
It’s been convenient because whenever I do go to Beijing I stay with that friend, and she always greets me at the door with my blue bag!
Last Sunday morning, as I was preparing to leave Beijing and fly back to Minnesota, my friend said to me, “See you next time. As long as your blue bag is here, I know you’re coming back!”
And of course she’s right!
Neat.
Amen for the blue bag in Beijing.
what a wonderful sentiment! hope you had a good trip. remembering our fathers today, and wishing they were still with us. now, THAT would have made our reunion!!! love to you all, lou.