Greetings from China where it is raining and fairly cool today. I am sitting in a Shanghai restaurant called Johnny Moo. They have free internet access so Eddie & I came here while Lisa and Sue continue to shop. As for the shopping, I feel like I am in Guatemala – okay mister, how much? Want a watch? Buy a shirt! Please mister!
We are leaving Shanghai at 7:00PM to fly to Qingdao which is where Eddie & Sue live. We will be there until Sunday and we will then take a train to Beijing. I really had plans to lose some weight but I think I am gaining as we ate at Tony Roma’s last night, McDonalds this morning, and Johnny Moo’s for lunch. This Chinese food isn’t too bad!
Carolyn Barkley and Sue Carpenter (Deanna’s mother) both had knee replacement surgery yesterday. Carla Kyser was still in the hospital the last I heard. J.B. Kelley had a procedure done yesterday morning too. The funeral service for James Swann will take place today. Annette Williams is supposed to have shoulder surgery today. Please pray for all of these folks and their respective situations.
Ben Vickers sent me a clip of WLOX’s coverage of Bro. Robbie’s anniversary celebration. That was nice. Thanks Ben!
I see where Delta and Northwest have merged which probably isn’t good for helping find cheaper air fares in the days ahead.
I want to remind all students who will be attending either of the Wild Week camps this summer that there will be a mandatory meeting on Sunday, 4/27, immediately following the evening service. This is a must and at least one parent must attend too as there will be forms to sign and get notarized.
I don’t know exactly where we are on our scholarships for the pastor’s conference. Bro. Jerry sent me a figure from the past two Sundays but I believe I already had some of those in my count. He will send me a list and I will check against mine and then give a report as to where we stand.
The time has come for us to begin heading toward the airport. Lord willing, I will blog again tomorrow morning.
I pray you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus. Don’t forget that today is tax day!