Hi there Reader! It’s MeiMei here this week – it’s been a bit since I last wrote to you. A LOT has happened since then. In the past two weeks I’ve graduated high school and moved to the USA. 🎉Those are two pretty big milestones and they come with a lot of changes. My graduation was a meaningful experience to say the least. After attending Concordia International School Shanghai for 14 years, my graduation was both eagerly anticipated and reluctantly experienced. It’s hard to close a chapter...
over 2 years ago • 4 min read
Greetings Reader! In the midst of preparing for graduation and an international move, we've been taking a trip down memory lane. While cleaning out our game cabinet, we had a fun and interesting conversation about the board game "Life." It's been around for a long time, with updates and refreshed graphics. Game of Life is an American classic board game where players spin a wheel to move along a path of life events, such as education, career, marriage, and children. 👉The objective is to...
over 2 years ago • 4 min read
Did you catch any of the highlights from the coronation of King Charles III, Reader? MeiMei and I were especially interested during the anointing to listen to the musical anthem of Zadok the Priest by Handel. Last year she performed this piece on the double bass at a school orchestra concert. 🎼 I was surprised to see the frequent references to Jesus who came to serve, to inspire the monarch to live a life dedicated to service. The Bible says in Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
🌸Happy May!🌸 I’ve been doing some reflecting recently for a couple of reasons. One, it’s almost my 18th birthday 🎂and two, because I’m only 4️⃣ weeks away from graduating High School and third, there’s only 5️⃣ weeks left before I move to America for the first time. Now those are some pretty huge milestones coming my way and to be honest, it’s a lot to handle. Before I go into the main message of this newsletter, I thought I would offer a few reflections about birthdays seeing as mine is in...
over 2 years ago • 3 min read
Hey friends! Oddly, it's a bit relief to share this... I almost got scammed yesterday. 😤 The scam message caught my attention. It was well written and cautioned me about a problem. If I wanted to avoid trouble, the organization that sent the message claimed they could help me. I hadn't gotten this type of communication before, so I carefully re-read the message... Fortunately I realized it was a scam! While I escaped potential danger, the situation saddened me.😥 Somewhere, there's a person...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey Y’all! Long time no see! 😊 Did you know that April 10th is World Sibling Day? Although it’s generally only recognized in the United States and Canada, let’s all take a moment to appreciate our siblings anyway. Because while sometimes siblings can cause some angst, they truly are blessings! 🌸Remember my nickname is MeiMei (little sister)... which is a clue that I have an older sibling. Actually, a big brother. Today, my older brother and I are quite close – although it wasn’t always like...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Is April Fool's Day (April 1) celebrated in your corner of the world? It's not a thing here where we live, but I encountered some pranks online and remembered some doozies from the past. 😂 Years ago, I lived in Japan. My friends and I were supported and loved-on by an older Japanese lady who we affectionately called "Mama-san."💕 She was wonderful through and through--an amazing host, a loving Christian, a teacher of Japanese culture, and she was FUN! April Fool's Day was not...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, you know the saying, "It's the thought that counts"... right? I'm just going to jump to the point... I missed the mark this week. 🖍I've been watching videos to learn how to use some AI software. My plan was to create a few coloring sheets for you to use on World Crayon Day. Fun idea. But... I didn't get the results I was hoping for. 👇 💭I considered deleting it, but decided to share it anyway. I've been thinking about doing this for quite some time. However, the gap between thinking...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Greetings Reader! I've wondered from time to time what it would be like if life didn't depend on water. For certain, people cannot thrive or even live without clean water. The Bible also includes many references to "water of life" and "living water." 🌈We are created with a need for clean water and also spiritual living water. March 22 is World Water Day. It's an opportunity to highlight the importance of fresh water. Tragically, more than 2 billion people live without access to clean water,...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read