not ready for the eh?'s and autumn cold

到達在加拿大但我仍然想念中國















i've been back for a couple days. no jet lag to complain about but still in -reverse culture shock- never woulda thought i'd grow to love China as much as i do.

yesterday, i couldn't describe the feeling. i just sat in wonder of the whole situation, not knowing what to think, what to do, or what to say.

today, i know what it is - homesickness.

中国真正地是在我的心。

been at Queen's for 4 years. never once was homesick. gone to China for 2.5 months. bang! there it is. it's weird. like something's missing. like this unsettled feeling in your gut. i'm home yet not home. not sure if i should wait for the feeling to pass or if i should get used to it.

女孩怎么可以叫二个地方她的家?

China is such a beautiful place. the scenery. the history. the culture. the people. the language. I'm so proud to be chinese.

funny thing is, over there... they think i'm indian.

how's that for a laugh? actually, i'm not sure if i should be happy or offended. aren't most chinese ppl scared of indians? yea, i duno. it's a mystery to me, too.















These past 9 weeks have been quite the amazing adventure.

Thanks to so many great friends who were there along the way - Tiff-O, Fee-ah, RC, Rynn, the happiest married couple ever, Ben & Spring, and of course, our favorite china bendiren, JOY!!!!! But, most of all…















CORE – I wouldn’t have survived without your lovely, beautiful, stinky footed selves. DanO, Johnny, Jess… you were the perfect team to be in China with. God really did put us together for a reason. I’ve grown so much because of you guys. Changed in so many ways. …*ahem*… (Jess… you still owe me those pages in my book) Miss you guys lots already!! Can’t wait til December rolls along… best birthday EVER!!!

so jessie and johnny... teach your heart out this year and let God show you that miracles can happen in Campbell and Haig!! if chinas can love you... high schoolers can't resist!!! "NIMEN DE AI ZAI ZHELI!!!"

danO... just be the great man that God has formed you to be and show them Aussies that they need you in their medical system! and mebbe you'll get the chance to say, "JIA GEI WO!!!"

Left Canada 2.5 months ago not knowing what to expect in China...with anxiety and even a little bit of fear. Back after 2.5 months still not knowing what to expect in Canada...but this time there is no anxiety no fear because I have witnessed the greatness, the faithfulness, and the graciousness of the God I call "Father". On top of that... I've been blessed with trusty bros and sis' to carry me to the cross whenever I fall... thanks friends!