Easter Sunday 2008

Mar 23, 2008 21:19

Easter Sunday 2008

Today in an ecumenical spirit of community I attended the Foreign Teacher’s Potluck Supper organized by the Xtian missionaries. I agreed to bring various things, which I did. I sang the gospel hymns (I know the harmony and the words from childhood). I helped clean up. I tried to make small talk. At the point where one American ( Read more... )

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ozarque March 23 2008, 13:45:35 UTC
I am so sorry you had to experience that potluck supper, and so glad you were free to leave.

Sending you good wishes for Easter....

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closed minds sharka_tu68 March 23 2008, 22:30:40 UTC
Sweetest, you have always been brave and strong, but I'll rest easier when you are out of there. Good for you for attempting a little bit of communication with the missionary set. Even if they seem to be suffering from a bit of "Stockholm Syndrome." (as well as having believed all those old stories about the "heathen.") How sad for them that they are too limited to realize how really well informed you are.

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lyneidas April 24 2008, 12:16:38 UTC
Hi there! I haven't seen you in a while, and I hear China's getting pretty strict about internet access. I hope things are well with you. I'm thinking about you and wishing you could post your adventures.

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