September 4, 2007

• Babies, wedding, friends, moving, Mosaic, and Nepal

  Today marks one entire month since I’ve been back from Nepal. It’s hard
  to believe that 31 days have passed since I set my foot back on Boston
  soil as a lot of changes had occurred within a short time span. The
  team overall still has fond memories of our time spent there, and it’s
  very cool to see how the experience has drawn the 7 of us together. In
  addition, it’s been helpful that we’ve been keeping semi-up-to-date on
  the current status of Nepal.

  For those who remember, the
  protests that closed that schools in Nepal had ended peacefully, but as
  the November elections draw closer, expect there to be more turmoil and
  problems cropping up. This past week itself has seen terrorist bombings
  in Kathmandu, in which at least two kids were killed from the blasts.
  It’s news like these that makes you wonder how the U.S. would deal with
  those of problems…

  This month also marked the approximate
  anniversary of when Sofia and I committed ourselves to attend Mosaic
  Boston. Thank you to those friends from BCEC who supported our
  decision! I still miss you guys, which explains the once-in-a-while
  drop bys! At the same time, it has been awesome to see the fruit that
  has been developing in this urban church plant called Mosaic Boston.
  The potential we saw here and our chance to be involved with something
  fresh, new, and hopefully relevant and applicable is starting to take
  root. The population is starting to become more diverse within the
  church which has been an answer to some prayers. As new comers drop by,
  community groups starting up, and other church activities go on, I’m
  hoping to see Mosaic grow not just in number, but in character and
  strength. It’s an exciting time.

  Several
  other significant things also have occurred just at the beginning of
  the month. First, got to see my friends Glen & Jane finally after
  the birth of their fraternal twins over a month ago. It was the first
  time everyone in Mosaic got to see, touch, and hold the babies finally.
  It was also the first time that we’ve had to talk, and hear from Glen
  and Jane personally as they shared about how their first month has been
  as new parents. It was particularly applicable for me as my own wedding
  and eventual family one day will be coming.

  Speaking of which…yes…Sofia and I are working on the wedding details. We’re trying REALLY hard to not let it go out of control, but as one friend said to me, it’s inevitable. WE SHALL SEE!!! (Hey, I gotta try at least!) Either case, further details later.

  In
  other news, Sofia is now living with my sister at Watertown. Yay! Now,
  we gotta figure out what stuff can be sold on ebay to help pay for
  said-wedding… I don’t know if my sore limbs can do this again next year!

  Finally,
  if anyone is up for some Nepali food, please let me know and we’ll see
  if we can arrange it. Had the chance & the gutso to eat some Nepali
  food again with a good friend. Really appreciated it and it was awesome
  to just had the the opportunity to share more about Nepal in an excellent environment.

  With
  that, time to get some lunch. Completed uploading another set of
  pictures of Nepal to flickr. Will be finishing up album 5 soon, but if
  you’re interested in seeing 4, please feel free to head over here.

  
  Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
  All photos are ©2007 Michael Chu

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