March 8, 2011 a Journey Begins

Early on the morning of March 8th Melissa and I boarded the Bullet Train from Luoyang to Xian to begin a little trip to see some of China. We have both been here but have not taken much time to do any kind of sight seeing so decided it would give us some good time together and a little bit of a vacation. Our first stop was the Terra Cotta Warriors

A couple outings in Luoyang

Melissa and I took some time to visit some of our favorite spots in Luoyang and I was even able to show her some of my new fun spots to visit.

March 4, 2011

Working and LOVING it...

March 3, 2011

Dinner out with the MBHOH staff- they were all so excited that Melissa was back once again. We even lit off lanters from the roof top to celebrate.

March 2, 2011

Time for a trip to Zhengzhou to buy groceries for the upcoming groups and lunch at the 360* restaurant, 28 floors up and rotating so that you can enjoy a view of the entire city.

March 1, 2011

It may have been two days late but my sissy arrived and we were both so happy to just hug and be close...time to smile.

February 28, 2011- Tears...

My Dear Friend Abby sent me this quote from John Piper today...
Just when I needed it most:

"So here’s the lesson: When there are simple, straightforward jobs to be done, and you are full of sadness, and tears are flowing easily, go ahead and do the jobs with tears. Be realistic. Say to your tears: ‘Tears, I feel you. You make me want to quit life. But there is a field to be sown (dishes to be washed, car to be fixed, sermon to be written). I know you will wet my face several times today, but I have work to do and you will just have to go with me. I intend to take the bag of seeds and sow. If you come along then you will just have to wet the rows.”

I was going about the day doing my usual chores, activities, and then some all the while waiting for Melissa who was stuck in Beijing because it was snowing here in Luoyang. And as I waited I kept catching tears that would find there way down my cheeks.