Category Archives: A Visit Home to America

A year ago today: My Rescued Amaryllis

Posted on March 26, 2020 by connieinasia

I had so much been looking forward to this time of year in China due to a particularly touching rescue which took place a year ago.  I include my WeChat journal entry here to explain the story and my sadness … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, coronavirus situation in China, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Tales of China, Travel | Tagged | Leave a comment

An Update from Australian, Geoff, in Luzhou, China

Posted on March 23, 2020 by connieinasia

My posting of February 24, “My friend, Australian Geoff, gives daily Luzhou updates” told the story of Geoff and his Chinese wife, Snow, who are currently in Luzhou.  Geoff’s posts can be found at snows.site123.me.   If you are interested … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, A Visit Home to Marshall, China, coronavirus, Travel | Leave a comment

For My Methodist Supporters: For your church newsletters, bulletin boards or other means of announcing

Posted on March 15, 2020 by connieinasia

平安 (Ping Ahn),  Peace from here in Illinois! As many know, I am still in America after having come for my Chinese New Year holidays on February 9.  I have not been able to return yet due to  the current situation … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, coronavirus situation in China, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Travel, Wuhan coronavirus | Leave a comment

From America, the daily English prayer still continues

Posted on March 7, 2020 by connieinasia

  Below is an excerpt from my 2019 Winter newsletter.   My Chinese Church Choir:  United in Prayer                     In the last newsletter, I mentioned joining the church’s 35-strong Everlasting Love adult … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Travel | 1 Comment

An Interview with my EIU alma mater

Posted on February 28, 2020 by connieinasia
Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Tales of China, Travel | Leave a comment

Newsletter Recipients, Take Notice! Itineration changes — March 1 – April 13

Posted on February 19, 2020 by connieinasia

This posting regards my most recent newsletter, which was sent out today. For those who are not aware of my snail-mail updates, I send out 2 newsletters a year:  Winter and Spring.  This newsletter is formatted, run off, stuffed and … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, A Visit Home to Marshall, China, coronavirus, coronavirus situation in China, From Along the Yangtze, Illinois, Luzhou, Smalltown American Life, Travel | Tagged | Leave a comment

爱德基金会向武汉运送了紧急救援物资 (The Amity Foundation sends emergency supplies to Wuhan)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by connieinasia

Today’s virus updates pertain to my sponsoring organization in China, The Amity Foundation.  I am an Amity Foundation English Language teacher, and have been for 24 years with my US sending agency being the United Methodist General Board of Global … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus situation in China, From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Tales of China, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Further Coronavirus Updates from Friends and Colleagues

Posted on February 4, 2020 by connieinasia

Since my last report, so many happenings concerning the virus have been announced via the international news network. US air carriers Delta, United and American Airlines have suspended all flights to and from China.  American  has announced suspending to March … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, coronavirus, Coronovirus Situation, From Along the Yangtze, Luzhou, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown Stories, Travel | Leave a comment

Updates from China: Virus Continues Onward

Posted on January 29, 2020 by connieinasia

Well, things from this end are not looking hopeful for my return to China as scheduled. School announcements are (as of yesterday) listed below. The school year will begin Feb. 24, not Feb. 17 as planned Students are not allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America | Tagged | 2 Comments

Finally Able to Report: A hectic semester ends

Posted on January 27, 2020 by connieinasia

平安 (ping ahn), Peace!    I begin this first entry for 2020 with, of all things, excuses. The silence to this blog space has mainly been due to a very hectic semester:  more teaching hours than ever before, the usual … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, China, Chinese New Year in America, Coronovirus Situation, Illinois, Luzhou, Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown, Smalltown American Life, Travel, Visit To The States | 3 Comments