Church in Xi'an

So we took a taxi to one of those fancy high-rise buildings across town..Up to the 24th floor and a young couple's apt.  He works for Micron and they have 3 children--12, 7, 2.  Lo and behold they have a 3,000 sq. foot spacious apt. complete with mother-in-law quarters.  Also  teensy pet dog and parrot.

We proceed to have Sacrament Mtg. with a dozen BYU teachers, a Korean couple, 2 American families, with a couple more kids, Iranian husband of one couple--not baptized yet for fear of his life.

It was a very special meeting.  The 12-year old deacon passed the sacrament.  The speakers told some touching life conversion stories.  I shed quite a few tears as I felt the spirit, so far away from Utah, high above the city, in a stranger's home.

We also had RS, Priesthood (the poor little deacon with a couple of Elders and the HP)., nursery, and primary.

Then we had a potluck luncheon and visited.  Finally called the taxi to take us home for a much needed Sunday nap.  Amazing how the  church is the same thousands of miles away.

Today I finished meeting the last of my 9 classes--held in 7 different classrooms, on 4 different days.  I have a killer schedule, but no classes tomorrow--YEAH!  Prep and laundry day.I finished teaching at noon, and finally made it home by 3:30 after doing some work, resting up, and walking home.

Tim, however, taught his very first time--three 2-hour classes until 6:30 tonight.He met me at the grocery store to carry some bags home, but could barely walk.  Evidently all his walking and running hasn't prepared him to stand for 6 hours on his feet teaching!  Now he knows why I moaned and groaned so much the last few days.  He thought I was a wimp, but now he knows better. Early to bed for him.  ( The TV is on the blink).

I feel the Lord's sustaining power with me. I get a little stronger everyday...Walked all the way home today without a single rest.

Found Skippy Peanut Butter with Nutella swirled in, and strawberry jam at the store tonight.  Life is good!