Flying.

I am currently writing this on a plane headed to Tianjin to spend my Spring Break. I realize that this won't be posted until after I get there but writing to my friends and family makes the time go by a lot faster :) My flight was originally supposed to be at 6:30 but after several annoucements of delays, we took off at 7:30. I will most likely land at 12:30.. then get a taxi at the airport.. then ride
to Rick & Cindy's apartment. AND obviously tomorrow is Easter Sunday so we will be going to church in the morning. Cindy told me that Rick is preaching! I'm excited about that. I'm also excited about the fact that I have been saving my favorite Easter candy that I brought with me for Easter Sunday :) My mom bought me the sweet tart chicks and ducks and you have NO idea how eager I am to open them. If you don't know anything about the sweets in China.... they're almost non-existent.

I have some more good news about future plans.. The weekend after I get back from Tianjin I will be traveling to Yuxi which is a village/town about 3 hours (driving) away. The girl scouts at our school will be going there for the weekend to teach other kids about Easter at a school and some other outreach activities. The more I found out, I will let you know! I am going because one of the teacher assistants in my classroom is going to help translate because the Girl Scout leader is American and she thought I might like to go and help out/chaperone. Of course I wanted to say YES but I was really worried about money for the stay and food, etc. But ya know, God is so good. He never has failed me. I was discussing this with Jean one day and she sad "How's your money situation? You doing okay? Ya know what, I have some ministry money, I'm going to just pay for your way to go." If that isn't an answered prayer and a sign, I don't know what it is. Once again, I must say: God is SO good.

The only thing that makes me sad about being gone that weekend is I will only have 2 weekends left after that to do/see stuff in Kunming! I can't believe that. Time is an enemy right now... I want more time here but also, I want time to go by so I can be home, graduate and begin my "adult" life. Bah.

Okay now it's time for an update on the "China Biking Chronicles" because I'm sure you're all dying to know if I have had another dramatic experience... and the answer is no :) Sally's (what I decided to name bike; no judgement please) chain has been entact for more than a week now and although she is old and squeaks a lot when I pedal... she remains strong! Let's pray she lasts the next 4 weeks.

Things I've Learned:
13. All domestic flights in China offer a meal on the plane. Even if it's just an hour.