Staci and Martin's Guestbook

whew!
What a beginning to what I hope was a beautiful vacation after a bad start! I felt very bad about your camera and I DO totally understand the frustration and sadness of not being able to have it for a trip that would be a photographer's dream! I am so sorry honey. Memories of my video camera at Mt. Rushmore and the big theft in Stoke on Trent--bum memories. :( Hopefully in HK they will easily repair it for you--I'm hoping for the best. Eager to hear more about the vacation, love, mamaC

Still creeping!
I haven't had a chance to email you, but I did figure out how to subscribe on google reader so now I can read your updates at work. This was very exciting for me today :D Hope things go smoothly as you get back into work mode!

Make Pie!
Or cobbler, apple sauce?

yay massage
Oh I'm thrilled you were able to get such a nice massage---you certainly needed that at this time and what a great deal. Yes...do get lots of them--can Martin get one? Ha Ha but I know he would love it too. I'm envious!!! Glad you got to be with Jimmy and Cali when you needed them too. Love you much and many hugs of comfort, mamaC

Your in our thoughts
Staci and Martin you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are correct death is not fair and we should cherish every little moment. China at times can get us down at times, but we still have life the greatest thing ever.

age
I know how you feel about the kids guessing your age---when they yell 20 to me it's great but when one smartie yells out ninety....well....time to retire! love, mamac ps you must LOVE my fashions

Can't wait
AHHH!! I can't wait to go to Hong Kong. We fly out of there next Thursday and are thinking of staying Wednesday night before our flight Thursday afternoon. We will all have to go sometime together now that you are pro's at it. Tell me on Wednesday what the coordinators should have told us.

Birthday
Happy belated birthday, Martin. We are glad you had an enjoyable day celebrating even though you did miss family and friends. You seem to be settling in very well in your work and it seems that the students really appreciate you. We are doing o.k. except that grandpa has to have skin cancer surgery next week. Our weather has been great, lots of sunshine and warm temperatures with low humidity. Leaves are beginning to show color and some are already falling. We send our love. Grandma

Hello
Hey there Staci and Martin! I, like you, have jumped ship after school from the states to teach english for a year in China. I have been in Zhongshan(near you) for a little under 3 months now. I completely understand what you are feeling!! It is kind of odd having people tuned into your life and being clueless in return. Obviously China is China, you just have to live here. As far as the homesickness goes try to stay positive!! You will have good days and bad not matter what, also we have a national days coming up soon too so it will be a good chance for some RnR!!Good luck guys!!!

joy
It warms my heart to know our son had such a special day even spending it miles away from "home". It sounds like you are becoming very beloved to your students :)

goodness
well, that just made me cry...being the "softie" that i am...we miss you so much, not because we really got to see you all that often, but just by the knowing that the space and air between us was little and your essence, profound as it is, always felt so near...we are so proud, in so many ways, on so many levels, that the two of you are there on this journey together; that China too gets the blessing of you even though they have no idea how much better a country they are just by your being there!!!:o) i'd love to afford a visit and though i doubt that kind of money will come my way this year, i'll keep hopeful:o) thank you again for sharing with us:o) <3

our pieces will fit back together beyond easy when you come back :) i think with the 20+ years behind us is a great help in that. by the way i'm in the middle of emailing you while i read this! :) love you!