Category Archives: From Along the Yangtze

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 connieinchina

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 →

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Another Morning of Cell Phone Checks

Posted on February 8, 2020 by connieinchina

Once again, I am on my phone to hear how things are faring in Luzhou. One of the Wuhan doctors, who in December first blew the whistle of the virus via text messages to friends, has died.  If you have … Continue reading →

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More Coronavirus China News: “It will be over soon”

Posted on February 6, 2020 by connieinchina

“Are you on your phone again?!” my 86-year-old mother disdainfully utters as, throughout the day, I constantly check messages from China. She is not an avid or adept cell phone user, although she now has finally updated to a smart … Continue reading →

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Further Coronavirus Updates from Friends and Colleagues

Posted on February 4, 2020 by connieinchina

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 →

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Updates on China’s Coronavirus

Posted on January 31, 2020 by connieinchina

Greetings again, folks! Here are a few updates from those on-the-ground (my students, friends and teachers) in China who are experiencing lock-down measures. Masks are in very short supply.  All cities are now asking residents (some requiring it) to wear … Continue reading →

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Christmas in China: The Luzhou Protestant Church (Part 3)

Posted on January 31, 2020 by connieinchina

“Foreigners can’t worship in China.  It’s against the law.” I have heard this adamantly repeated to me countless times, not only by people in America but by foreigners who live here. Many are unfamiliar with the laws of the country regarding religious worship in … Continue reading →

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Still Catching Up: Easter Sunday at the Luzhou Protestant Church

Posted on August 9, 2019 by connieinchina

I remember, awhile back, promising pictures of the Luzhou Protestant Church’s Easter services on April 21.  Let me make sure I post those here, along with a short explanation of what usually happens at Protestant churches in China. Changes to … Continue reading →

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The College Semester Ends; The Summer Begins

Posted on July 15, 2019 by connieinchina

“Shame on you!” That was the report from my mom, who has been chastising me for the lack of reports from China which used to fill this site a bit more often than has these past months. Since the summer … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!!!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by connieinchina

My home, at the moment, is filled with the scent of lilies and the remembrance of Easter past in my childhood, where coloring eggs and Easter displays on the dining room table invited us all to celebrate this special religious … Continue reading →

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Finishing up my “To Do” list: A Historical Relic Homesick for Home

Posted on February 19, 2019 by connieinchina

This afternoon, I headed off to Plainfield, Indiana (near the airport), for my hotel overnight before flying out from Indianapolis to begin my journey tomorrow, back to China.  My brother chauffeured me the 1 1/2 hours on I-70 to the … Continue reading →

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