Category Archives: Wuhan coronavirus

Back to Worship: My Hometown Church and My Chinese Church Open for Worship

Posted on July 20, 2020 by connieinchina

 Welcome Back!! July 5th had our Marshall First UMC open to worship in the sanctuary.  The preparation for this was quite stringent and lasted several weeks.  I listened in on  the discussions via Zoom, which my mom participated in as … Continue reading →

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A diligently recorded overseas’ life makes an appearance

Posted on May 18, 2020 by connieinchina

  After years in boxes, my overseas’ life emerged from hiding in the attic and has been unfolding before me. Since my mom’s October, 2019 announcement of a newly purchased house several streets away, the dread of clearing out my … Continue reading →

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What’s it like in a Luzhou elementary school now?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by connieinchina

I have quite a few former students whom I’m often in contact with.  Many are now English teachers in their hometowns or in different cities throughout Sichuan province. During the COVID-19 lockdown, which in China took place right before the … Continue reading →

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To my Chinese college, still awaiting my return

Posted on April 30, 2020 by connieinchina

Yesterday, I received a message from my college asking me to compile a short informational write-up for their teacher files.  This was to include a  photo headshot, description of my educational background, places I’ve taught, courses I’ve been teaching and … Continue reading →

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The Story of the WeChat group, 大学同学, University Classmates

Posted on April 12, 2020 by connieinchina

The Jelly Bean contest continues!! Deadlines are:  Midnight today (Saturday) for USA; Noon on Easter Sunday for those in China. The Most Active Contestants: 大学同学, University Classmates Things have been slowing down from the USA end with 28 entries but … Continue reading →

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Longing to return to China: My WTWO Channel News Interview

Posted on April 2, 2020 by connieinchina

Overseas English teacher awaits return to China

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“Do you need masks? I can send them.”

Posted on April 1, 2020 by connieinchina

My text messages this morning came from my veterinarian friend, Dr. Wang, who is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province’s capital city.  Over the years, she’s helped me with numerous animal rescues:  giving me discounts, mailing me canine or feline medical … Continue reading →

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News from China brings ponderings of what lies ahead.

Posted on March 31, 2020 by connieinchina

In China, the news is victorious. Wuhan, a city of 11 million and the epicenter of the virus, is open once more. After 9 weeks of lockdown, starting on January 23, this Hubei province metropolis has survived the worst.  Virus … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 15, 2020 by connieinchina

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 →

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March 2: Luzhou Vocational and Technical College Begins Online Teaching

Posted on March 4, 2020 by connieinchina

It’s March 3, and my college in China was scheduled to begin their online teaching program yesterday. During the past week, I have been in touch with Danli, one of my Chinese colleagues who was to share duties among others … Continue reading →

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