We are adjusting fast to the change in time and climate.......yes, it is cold here, and you mostly get to grin and bear it! It is nice to see a few blossoms this time of year, though.
I did not mention that in Beijing we were misinformed that we had to pick up our luggage, so that we waited so long that, time we got them straight on that, they were sure we would miss our plane, and frantically dashed about poking our boarding passes out under a closed door and in general making much ado about nothing, as we easily made our bus connection to the plane.
Our lovely room in Shanghai with its glass furnishings was state- of- the- arts in everything except English. On the glass desk was posted : "Friendship Prompt: Utslightly caresully, please not heavy piessure."(sic) Room service allowed ordering "shark wing". Posted on the door was a "SECURITY SCATTERING SKETCH MAP" which urged us not to panic in case of fire: "Our hotel have owned succor scattering facilities to sure you transmitted safely....the profess your excellency seat." I confess a fondness for chinglish, even when it passes understanding. And already we could tell that we were home again, for as we awaited our " 'uggage", one lady seated herself on the carousel, removed her boot, and began sniffing its interior, with a fine disregard for societal mores; while "bar" strips between posts bore the message "Be civilized: don't jump the bar."
It was good to worship with our people here once more, and marvel over how the children have grown. Annelisa and I even climbed the mountain with them, and came down the steep descent into the botanical gardens where I perched on a rock and watched the others play, while asking for a fresh vision of what the Lord has for us all.
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We too love Chinglish, and we rolled in the aisles at your episodes!! :) We call our home ones "kidisms." May the Lord direct you each day as you are seeking Him. It was lonely without all you there today, but as you are being brave we suppose it is best if WE are...8 degrees here. love to all.
I've missed our times of sharing during the past few weeks, but I hadn't known the exact date of your return home. I enjoyed your Chinglish because cultural subtleties always interest and amaze me wherever they exist. US is full of them, too, if one listens carefully, due to the many nationalities within its borders. May you find the King's directions quickly to your next assignment. Love to all.
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