Christmas Eve in Chinese church. It was standing room only for hours.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Winter update
Wow - Time has flown by and I'm getting ready to fly back to China. I was blessed with an additional 4 weeks of break between semesters, so I decided to come home to America for a few weeks. I have had a great time visiting with friends and family who live in several different states. Of course, I've indulged in as much fattening American food as possible, a.k.a. pizza.
I understand I have missed the coldest, snowiest winter in southern China in 50 years. It has caused transportation nightmares, power outages, food price increases, and first-time snowman-making for many in southern China. I am so thankful to have missed it. I'm sure my students and teammates will have many exciting stories to share with me about "how they survived the winter of 2008."
I'll be heading to Hong Kong on Feb. 8 for a five day retreat with my teammates. I'm looking forward to reuniting with them and sharing the stories of our travels. Please pray for us as we meet together for a time of team building, bible studying, and encouraging before the new semester begins. I also hope to meet up with my good friends from my previous years in China, Kitty and Nancy. Some of you may remember them.
The next semester begins on Feb. 18. I don't yet know my teaching schedule or courses, but I'm looking forward to engaging with my students in and out of the classroom. I'll keep you posted on further details of that.
I'm writing this entry from the U.S, so I can be a little more open with you. When I'm in China, I can't even read my own blog, but I can submit entries. I want to thank you all for your prayers and encouragement. This is an exciting time in China. Pray that I will be obedient to the Father's leading in opportunities that come my way everyday.
p.s. I don't yet have a flight from Shanghai to Wuhan when I arrive in Shanghai this Tuesday partly due to the transportation tie-ups caused by the weather. My cousin in Shanghai is helping me with it. I appreciate your prayers about it.
Until next time....Xing Nian Hao (Happy New Year)
I understand I have missed the coldest, snowiest winter in southern China in 50 years. It has caused transportation nightmares, power outages, food price increases, and first-time snowman-making for many in southern China. I am so thankful to have missed it. I'm sure my students and teammates will have many exciting stories to share with me about "how they survived the winter of 2008."
I'll be heading to Hong Kong on Feb. 8 for a five day retreat with my teammates. I'm looking forward to reuniting with them and sharing the stories of our travels. Please pray for us as we meet together for a time of team building, bible studying, and encouraging before the new semester begins. I also hope to meet up with my good friends from my previous years in China, Kitty and Nancy. Some of you may remember them.
The next semester begins on Feb. 18. I don't yet know my teaching schedule or courses, but I'm looking forward to engaging with my students in and out of the classroom. I'll keep you posted on further details of that.
I'm writing this entry from the U.S, so I can be a little more open with you. When I'm in China, I can't even read my own blog, but I can submit entries. I want to thank you all for your prayers and encouragement. This is an exciting time in China. Pray that I will be obedient to the Father's leading in opportunities that come my way everyday.
p.s. I don't yet have a flight from Shanghai to Wuhan when I arrive in Shanghai this Tuesday partly due to the transportation tie-ups caused by the weather. My cousin in Shanghai is helping me with it. I appreciate your prayers about it.
Until next time....Xing Nian Hao (Happy New Year)
Shout Out
I'd like to send a shout out to my good friend Mel Votaw. Mel, I'm updatin' my blog - finally! :0
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