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People in a village in Xundian County, Yunnan walk more than 3 KM each way to get their daily water. Concordia is collecting funds for a water system for the Village. The total water system will cost 90, 000 RMB. A group of Concordia HS students will help to install the water system in […]
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One of those Saturdays – tennis in the morning for Emersyn, Eleri had an afternoon class birthday party in Jinqiao, Concordia Idol – it all needs to be scheduled with the one car and driver! I took birthday duty to hang in Jinqiao all day (lucky me) as there wasn’t enough time to come […]
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Jim had another chance to read for Papas & Popcorn in Eleri’s class. Eleri was thrilled to have Jim in her classroom. She picked out two books (favorites of mine), “Tops & Bottoms” and “Cook-a-Doodle-Doo” by Janet Stevens. Jim reported Eleri was all smiles as the children enjoyed popcorn and books. Jim poped two […]
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On this lovely Sunday in Shanghai, Jim asked Eleri to go on the deck to water the plants. She said yes and skipped out to the deck. This is what happens when you send Eleri out to water the plants…fun and giggles! She made a Slip-n-slide with the water on the […]
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The charity of the month is Heart to Heart. Heart to Heart Shanghai provides support and financial assistance to needy Chinese children who require heart surgery to repair their congenital heart defects. Emersyn went on the Heart to Heart hospital tour with school. When she came home, she told us about a 10-year […]
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Emersyn is turning twelve – how can that be? Thursday night after school, Emersyn decorated her cake with sprinkles. Then, we decorated the living room. I had looked at the Holiday House in Puxi for streamers, but there were none to find. I sent Mr. Nie to Party Pops […]
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Concordia Run and Splash day was a beautiful day in Shanghai. This is the first Splash Day for the ES Children. In the past, it has been a fun Field Day. Eleri left for school with a big smile in her run gear. She needed a red shirt to match her teammates. […]
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It’s Chinese Labor Day Holiday which means a nice long 4-day weekend for the family. We stayed in Shanghai to fill the days with friends. Friday night started with Eleri’s friend, Allison, sleeping over at our house. Emersyn was at Avery’s house for a sleepover. After everyone found their way home on Saturday afternoon, […] |