Reflections in Shanghai

1. God already promised our inheritance
2. He wants to bring you comfort when you don't have it
3. He brings you sanctification
4. He brings us personal satisfaction and joy
5. God is calling us for a global awakening

Received some great encouragements from the ministry organized by our Canadian friends. It's nice to know that we're not alone.
We had someone flown in from Indiana to speak to us. There were people from America, Canada, New Zealand, Austrailia, South Africa, the Philippines , Indonesia, Taiwan (and me representing Korea). The place was definitely filled with the H.S. today. Shanghai is a city of 22.5 million people in need of His love.

5th Year Anniversary

Last Saturday was the 5th year anniversary for Erik and me.

Never thought we would end up in Shanghai for our 5th year. Thank God for the blessings He poured in our lives and protecting our relationship for the past 5 years.

We had a fancy organic hot pot for dinner (very healthy) at Qimin,

and then we checked out the bund at lounge 18,

and ended our day with a relaxing foot massage at ShenQi.

Tai Kang Lu & Soymilk Latte

We found a really neat area called "Tai Kang Lu".

The buildings are renovated from old Shanghai houses but it retains its architecture and some old residents too. The place has many little European-style coffee shops and stores selling arts and crafts. It's like a little getaway place where East meets West.

We met a friendly American friend, Kerin, from VA/CA and had coffee with her here. I had soymilk latte - it was kind of a treat for me, since I don't find it so often from where I live. She gave us tips about living in Shanghai and meeting the right people.

Wow, I've met so many different people ever since I came here. I think that's one of the beauties of Shanghai.

Suzhou Retreat Chinese Fellowship

I was so blessed to spend the 4 days of the "Golden Week" with my fellow brothers and sisters of a Chinese fellowship. We went to an island located in Tai Hu (Tai Lake) in Suzhou. Tai Hu is the third largest freshwater lake in China, covering an area of 2,338 square kilometers (about 902 square miles). It's so big, it looks more like sea than a lake!

I was the only non-Chinese person there, so I had some struggles in terms of understanding and expressing myself in Chinese.

But at the end of the day, I was so happy to be a child of God because I have family where ever I go. It's truly a blessing.

National Day 国境节 Guo Jing Jie

The first week of Oct is Chinese National Day and it is called the "Golden Week" because it is a national holiday celebrated for the whole entire week!

We went to Ren Min Guang Chang (People's Park) on the actual day of Guo Jing Jie (National Day) and it was absolutely packed with people. The street was very festive and crowded with people selling mini PRC flags and neon lights etc.

I really wanted to take a picture of the "sea" of people, but Erik and I were already stressed out and hungry so I didn't get a chance to capture the "peak" moment.

We experienced the power of the 1.3 billion Chinese citizens...on this very day.

So we went to Huai Hai Lu and we retreated to a quiet cafe called "Deli France" and hand our ham and swiss panini. haha!