Half A World Away

Yesterday was David's birthday and we are half a world away. After Marianne graduated from International Christian School in Hong Kong in 1998, we've been empty-nesters in Asia. One of the hardest aspects of our lives is missing the milestones of our family and friends.

Now that we have family on both sides of the Pacific, we are truly divided. This past week we were able to celebrate Wesley Shorey's 15th birthday in Kunming but missed Dave's 36th birthday in Dallas. Next month we will be attending the university graduation of Kali Bonife, our goddaughter,  from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon but will miss Timothy Shorey's high school graduation from Kunming International Academy.

Happy Birthday, Dave
The Year of the Dragon