Today we had a very interesting situation develop. As I went to turn in my family's applications for our Residence Permit here in China, I was told at the last minute that I still lacked one … Read more about “Can’t Win For Losin'” with China’s Bureaucracy – Part 1
Praise & Worship in Beijing
(This testimony was sent to me recently by some South African friends of mine. Enjoy!) Dear Friends: 1Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is foolishness to those being … Read more about Praise & Worship in Beijing
Gabriel the Wise (and Mei-mei)
I am not sure what face Gabriel is actually making here, but it looks like he is staring with a 'wise' or 'knowing' glance. Ariel's 1 month birthday has come and gone with no new pics, but we will … Read more about Gabriel the Wise (and Mei-mei)
Gabriel & Mei-mei (Take 3)
Grandma Susie and Great Aunt Evelyn have just left to go back home to the USA today, so please pray that our kids will behave so that we can get a reasonable amount of rest in the coming weeks. PS. … Read more about Gabriel & Mei-mei (Take 3)
Priority Check
Yesterday I went hiking in the mountains shown in the picture. It was a wonderful day that started out as a snowy winter wonderland and ended up a slightly warmer, sunny, spring afternoon. The … Read more about Priority Check
Gabriel & Mei-mei (New & Improved)
Gabriel is learning to love and adore his little sister. But in this picture it doesn't look like Mei-mei Ariel is too happy about it. We are teaching Gabriel how to be Gentle when he touches … Read more about Gabriel & Mei-mei (New & Improved)
Gabriel & His Mei-mei
Here is a picture (not great, but the best I could get so far) of Gabriel and his little sister. 'Little sister' in Chinese is 'Mei-mei', so we are going to teach Gabriel to call Ariel Mei-Mei for … Read more about Gabriel & His Mei-mei
