Preparing For China Archives - Journey Of A Thousand Miles

We’re Ready To Go Episode #4

July 30, 2016

We’re Ready To Go! Next Tuesday we leave for China! It’a a direct flight from Chicago to Shanghai and this episode we make it crystal clear, “We’re Ready To Go!” Topics included: Vacation to see our sons John and Chris. We drove from Chicago, Columbus GA, New Orleans, San Antonio, Tucson AZ Saguaro National ...

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So many things to do….

July 19, 2016

Since my last post I hired five teachers for our team at Hanghai and Headstart Elementary Schools in China, finished up the year at P. H. Miller, (bittersweet with lots of tears), helped Pat get our Visas, cleaned our home office so Tim can move in, prepared for our China party and squeezed in weekend trips to see the boys and the rest of our ...

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Visa, Don’t Leave Home Without It #3

July 1, 2016

Visa, Don’t Leave Home Without It #3 In this episode Pat shares the trial and tribulations of applying for travel visas, authenticating documents, and making copies. Mundane yet necessary.

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China BBQ Picnic in Plano #2

June 29, 2016

China BBQ Picnic in Plano #2 In this episode we listen to a number of interviews from the guests of the Going Away to China BBQ picnic in Plano at our home. Great guests, terrific family time.

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We’re Going To China – Episode 1

June 23, 2016

We’re Going To China – Episode 1 In this first episode you meet Denise and Pat who announce they are going to China. Denise explains how this came about, why they are going and thoughts on the promise of this adventure. Enjoy.

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The First Step

May 11, 2016

The First Step Welcome to this American educator’s adventures in China. Hello everybody! Thank you for your interest on this new adventure that Pat and I are starting. All of our family, especially our sons, have been super supportive and excited for us! Why China? I was reading a blog on the Illinois Principal’s Association and ...