The two most common questions I am asked here are, "First time in Hong Kong?" and "What do you think of Hong Kong". The first question is always answered with "yes" but the answer to the second question has grown more complex over these last two months. At first when I was riding the low of culture stress I would smile politely and say "Hong Kong has a great transportation system"- which it does, however that was all I could think to say. Now when people ask I start with the great transportation system and then ramble on about the impressive activities available, the diversity of world restaurants, the fun food/clothing markets, and the endless amount of places to visit in the city. While, I vow never to live anywhere without a car again every time I have to carry three twenty-pound grocery bags the half mile walk back to my apartment, Hong Kong is starting to grow on me. Plus the walking is great excise, though my constant cravings for chocolate counteracts the affects.
Locals seem surprised when I spout out the list of likes about their city and usually follow up with the comment…"but the air is so bad." Back in Illinois, we never consider the air quality because we're surrounded by miles of blue skies and open prairies where breathing fresh air is like walking, but in Hong Kong the air is heavily polluted. Emily went jogging outside once and had a chest cold for two days from the pollution. So no, it's not perfect and sometimes it can be kind of smelly. Yet, despite the forced exercise, the pollution and smell; Hong Kong is city full of energy, excitement, culture, and it's contagious. Did I mention it is starting to grow on me?
Prayer Requests:
1. Over the last month, I have realized that many of the Pooi To girls have become believers through the school who among other things had weekly assemblies about Jesus. Just today, I ate lunch with a young teacher who said she accepted Christ after hearing about him through her own school as a child. Wow! Please continue to pray for the girls who have not accepted Christ that their hearts will be soften toward him. Please also pray that the Christian teachers will not be discouraged in the midst of adversity.
2. In just one month my time at Pooi To school will end I ask for your prayers that I will be attentive to the Lord's voice and use this time efficiently for his plans.
3. Thank you for all those who were praying I am now fully recovered!! Amen! Thanks also to Dr. Mom and Dad who endured very early and very late night calls from HK in the process. J
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