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A few of my favorite things

The smell of applesauce cooking in my apartment. Apples mixed with cinnamon is one of my favorite scents. (I’m busy cooking up food for Thanksgiving.) These small oranges (about half the size of the palm of your hand)…. Read More

Is it time yet?

With snow falling outside my window and temperatures dipping into the negatives at night, I’m itching to pull out the Christmas decorations. Actually, I’ve been wanting to do that ever since Sarah and I put on a Christmas… Read More

A little taste of heaven

My world was forever changed tonight. I think I just discovered my new favorite candy. Never before have I thought a candy was worthy of an entire blog post. Tonight I received a small package from my former team… Read More

Fall chill

I guess we don’t have to worry about the Buckeyes being humiliated in yet another National Championship game. Honestly, that’s a relief. We can let JoePa be humiliated this time. It turns out Pryor does still have room… Read More

Right foot green

I was filled with dread as I listened to the hordes of feet tromping up the staircase. It was Wednesday evening and it had alread been a long day. The day was only about to grow longer, with the… Read More

Quote of the day

Sonny, as we tried to explain the appeal and wonderfulness of High School Musical to Daren. ”It’s like Mean Girls for baptists.”

They are precious in His sight

No words today…just pictures. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Leaving on a jet plane

America here I come! Tomorrow at 6 am I’ll begin my 30-some hour journey back to the States. This year, I’m going by way of Changchun…and Korea…and LAX…and Chicago, before arriving in Indianapolis. 🙂 Five airports in one very… Read More

Mourning with those who mourn

I have nothing profound to say. Writing that I’m saddened or burdened by the numbers that steadily climb by the thousands each time I check the news seems too cliche, almost trivial. Yet as more and more stories… Read More

A little States-sick

I almost titled this post “a little homesick”. However, to be perfectly honest, I really consider China to be my home right now. After being here for almost three years it really does feel like home (despite the… Read More