Getting Back to USA

Life back in the States makes me long for the real fried rice, the mountains and the mountainous relationships that I found in the beautiful island of Taiwan. I’m busy – maybe too busy here in Saint Louis. I found that out on this trip. I get too busy for God sometimes and not letting God work through me.

Okay, I have something to admit. And it's not easy to say. I’m not sure how I did it, but I fell in love during the trip. I wasn’t planning it – I suppose no one ever plans these things, but it happened. I love Taiwan. Okay, maybe it is a little hot and the traffic is nuts (and insane and crazy and…), but somehow I really love this place. Its people are, in many ways, fun to be around. Its locations are spectacularly beautiful. But many of its people subscribe to a traditional religion that is not fulfilling and leaves them empty.

It could be that I love people in general and care for them, though that sounds a bit conceited. I remember that there were several signs throughout the country with the slogan: “Taiwan: Touch Your Heart.” At first glance, I thought hmm. But now I can see that it has touched my heart. I would venture to say that it will continue to touch many who visit the island of Taiwan.