He's growing up so fast...

This past Friday, Tannah (another teammate) was able to go out with our boy G and one of his classmates who's really good friends with Tannah too.

G was explaining to Tannah that he really wanted to tell his parents and talk to them more about the J-man. He didn't think it mattered what they said or how they responded but just that he was faithful to tell them. He also went on to describe how he was planning on getting each of them a Book. He also explained, it doesn't matter if they dont read them or pick them up at all. I just wanted to be faithful and give it to them. That's my job.

(How awesome is this?! It's incredible to potentially discredit, disprove, or go against one's parents in China. It's such a big deal in any country but especially one who values, respects, and nearly worships their ancestors and anyone older relatives.)

G went to the bathroom and the girl sat down and began talking to Tannah. She explained how she had talked to a senior in their department and this other boy had mentioned and talked about how much G had known and how wise he was, that He gave great wisdom and maturity sine he had seen or known him last.

The girl went on to explain that as they ate dinner the other night, G proved himself true. "He was right, He does have a lot more wisdom, and is a lot more wise and mature. Very very good. He gave me like really good life advice." She lowered her speech as G returned. (The next question is "you've changed so much. Why have you changed?" There lies the answer.

Apparently, not only is he wiser, but he's also becoming a gentleman. Tannah commented that he was opening doors in restaurants, for taxi's, and other shops they walked in. "He would open the door and pause like he was thinking, then jump back and let us walk through. It was so cute." Tannah recapped a number of events where he thought really hard mid-process to make it more "lady-friendly." He also went on to continue to compliment and encourage them after listening to things they had said.

I'm proud of our little boy. He's growing up. :) He's turning into quite the fine young man.