Year Two Begins
We had a good summer and were very happy we got to see so many friends and family. Although two months is a long time, it passed very quickly and we found ourselves back in China preparing for another year. However, there was a lot to do...more than we knew. Our last week before returning to the States was crammed. I was busily preparing grades and final documentation for my school year. We also were packing up our house because the lease was up on our apartment and the school wanted us to move into a school-owned apartment. Added to that, four days before we left -- and before we had really started packing -- Sandy sprained her knee which confined her to an office chair. Fortunately, one day some friends came over to help her pack the kitchen and the next day several friends came over to help the movers move our stuff. We didn't have far to go (just about 100 yards) but we still had to pack up everything, and because it was so close, the movers didn't bring a truck, so every