Flowers and Eggs, Literally.
There’s a tree here that drives my husband crazy; with allergies! The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia, also called the false Acacia) is a somewhat ugly tree, 50 weeks out of […]
So Far No News; Long Time No See
Weeeeellllll, I guess I’m still able to connect to the outside world occasionally so I’ll make this quick. The last winter camp came and went in a blur of activity. […]
The Last Page
It’s been an embarrassing long time since I’ve posted! Forgive me. May this serve as a Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and soon, a Happy Chinese New Year message. Tomorrow, […]
It Can and It Will
Recently we were asked by a young couple here to take them through premarital counseling. After we picked ourselves up off the floor from laughing we realized they didn’t have […]
Brothers, The Blind Massage
Come right in! Yes, we are open. You want a massage? Good, good! We are very good at it. I wasn’t very nervous about my lack of language since my […]
The Atmosphere of Acceptance
We hear many stories from people who have not felt welcome in certain groups or fellowships. This is not one of those stories. The coffee shop where we volunteer […]
Our Easter in China
It’s been so busy here. Sorry for the long absence. The days become weeks , the weeks become months. Life careens by. Fast, full and a bit blurry. Easter is […]
It’s a Love Story
Many of you remember my post about two young people who worked for the coffee shop I frequent here in China. The young man got down on one knee and […]
My Missing Lead in the Play
The lead in a play has the main role, the biggest part, the pivotal moment. Mine was missing. I had planned out the whole story meticulously. Each character would be brought […]
Playing Games
How many of you actually play table games? Board games, card games, word games? At the coffee shop we play a lot of games. The children often learn to laugh […]
