This week was a taste of home if ever there was one! Brittany and I were able to go to Zhuhai this week which is a city down on the southern coast, a ferry ride away from Macau. We went to see our new friends Caleb and Rochelle Zhang and their daughter Jerusha! It was such an awesome, refreshing trip! We were able to spend quality time with other Christians and we baked and we ate and we played! Little Jerusha is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen! Being half white and half Chinese, she has a gorgeous skin tone, light brown hair and her daddy’s Chinese eyes. People here think she’s white, but send her to a nursery in America and they’ll all think she’s Chinese. Such an adorable little girl. Seeing her has made me want to marry a Chinese guy or at least someone who isn’t white! Lol. For real… she’s so cute! And she is my new bestie. We instantly bonded, and she and I played together for most of the time we were there.

We were able to see the university where Caleb teaches. It’s called Jinan University and the campus is beautiful!

He told us about the classes he teaches and the projects they’re working on…. I felt dumb, not gonna lie. He has a PhD in engineering, let’s just leave it at that.
It was so nice to visit with them for a few days. We were able to chat with our families so everyone had a chance to meet each other, for which I am incredibly thankful! It was a lovely trip and I sincerely hope we can go back one more time before we go home.

Next topic of interest: Christmas!! If you ever have to spend Christmas in China, may I suggest that you surround yourself with awesome friends? Thus Christmas could not have gone better! We had a nice dinner on Christmas Eve with Reese, Sam, Casaundra and Tianne. We exchanged gifts and laughed… a lot! The look of excitement as each person opened their gift was priceless to say the least. We’ve come to know each other so well that we can shop for each other properly. It was such a warm and cozy Christmas, which surprised us all given that we’re all away from family for the holidays. Honestly, we were expecting the worst. We came to China thinking we’d be lonely and homesick especially on the holidays; unable to think about anything else. But that was not the case, praise the Lord. We ate, we danced like goofs (cuz, ya know… we’re white) and we ate some more. Christmas morning was met with French toast and video chatting with our families. It was great to see the kids and my parents and sister on Christmas! I miss them and can’t wait to be with them in person!

The next thing to look forward to is our next trip to Hong Kong… tomorrow. And only for tomorrow. This is going to be the fastest trip we’ve ever made. We arrive shortly after noon then leave at 1800. Hmm. What to do… we’re hoping to ride the GIANT ferris wheel but we’re not sure we’ll have time. I’ll let you know how that goes. Then we’ll get on the train and head right back! Praying for a low-stress trip as it will be so rushed.

Then it’s just birthdays in January and February, Beijing also in February, Spring Festival… also in February, and then… HOME! I can’t believe how quickly March is coming!
This. Is. NUTS! Hoping for a little time to chill somewhere amidst all the madness. Elsewise we’ll be coming home looking like limp noodles. Not cool. Here’s hoping for another Do-Nothing-Monday!

Peace!