Back in Kaohsiung, Taiwan this January 2010

Carmen says: “It is good to be back in Taiwan!” My eight year old daughter clearly states our feelings as a family. We have been back since two days ago. In the midst of the unpacking, laundry and cleaning of the house, we take frequent walks outside and play at the nearby public park just so we can shake off this jet lag. I think by now, we are back into Kaohsiung time.

Already, both kids are practicing their Chinese. They will start school this Monday. Yesterday, I saw both of them writing Chinese characters on pieces of paper. They are excited to get started again with their Taiwan life. I have to confess I am a little bit apprehensive and worried about my learning of the Chinese language. I feel that I am not ready. In my devotions yesterday, the Lord impressed in my heart that I need to pray more for a great love for the Chinese language. Pray for me. Pray that my love for the Chinese people will increase and my commitment to the study of the Chinese language will grow. I praise the Lord that He has encouraged me with my children and their enthusiasm for the Chinese language is lifting me up.