A whole new girl!

Wow!  Unbelievable change, like someone flicked a switch.  After breakfast we came back to the room and enjoyed a video chat with Mom, Dawndi, and the kids.  Lisi displayed slight interest and I got a hint of a smile while she showed everyone on camera her skills playing ball.  After video chat it was back to "The Great Stone Dragon", that's what I call the blank uninterested look she's had regularly since day one.  We did some more exploring off the island, came back and had some lunch.  Lisi was, as usual, a  great eater but still stony faced.  After lunch we started walking through some local shops.  Michelle was carrying Lisi as we strolled through a typical shop that sells Chinese clothing shoes and various items.  Lisi spotted a bag with some silk embroidered Chinese shoes, out of the blue (or whatever other color surprising things come out of), Lisi starts babbling with excitement, pointing at the shoes.  Of course we HAD to negotiate "best friend price" to get them for her.  We put them on right away and she has been happily chattering and playing ever since.  Like a totally different kid.  She points, talks, plays, smiles, laughs, and just looks way more interested in things in general.  We've been back in the room for a while and she has gathered all of her shoes and lined them up neatly.  She is now sitting on Shell's lap with a sippy cup and look of contentment.  Such a great day.