Last night, we hosted 60 Chinese friends for dinner at our hotel. It's hard to put into words. The evening was full of fellowship, laughter, and sadness at our pending departure tonight. This being the fifth year in a row, it is more like family in many ways than it is Americans and Chinese. Even though the Oaks students change, the Chinese administrators and teachers remain the same and see that we are committed to working together for the good of all students on both sides of the Pacific.
Your kids are now have a much deeper appreciation for so many things.....but probably more than anything, they really appreciate what their Oaks teachers do day in and day out. Our kids were in 14 classes over four days and they felt exhausted at the end of each day. It's hilarious to hear them say things like, "I had this one kid in my class that was so disruptive! He wasn't even paying attention to me!!!"
During our last day here, a bunch of Chinese college students majoring in English will take our students shopping in the open markets. Let's just say it's going to be quite an adventure. We will depart tonight at 10 for Beijing for one last day before we head home.
Once again, I am rushing off because the hotel computer does not like YAHOO for some reason and I stepped quickly into a local business to borrow the computer. The kids are doing great and having the time of their lives.
Sincerely,
Jim
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Kelly called today. They got to the Beijing hotel about 2 AM. She is hoarse and has lost about 8 lbs, but said it was the best trip of her life. We will all get to see our kids before we know it - PTL.
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