Day 43 - February 18th, 2008

I continue to fight my cold. It just won't seem to go away. Nevertheless, this morning I woke up feeling rested. Before leaving for the airport, I headed off to the edge of the island and watched the sunrise. It was really refreshing and beautiful. I love these times of silence and solitude in nature. As I sat watching the waves splash the rocks I couldn't help but think of the perfecting love of my Father. The waves may be comforting or they may crash up against us but through it all my rock is the rock of ages. It was also neat to see the sunrise in the manner that it did. As it rose over the water, the beam of light shone on the rock I was sitting on. Of all the places for the sun's reflection to nest - that is amazing! As I looked out there was a narrow and straight highway of light. This image also got me thinking about my Father's faithful presence and sovereignty and also the journey in light that is mine and yours.

After getting off the ferry we were relieved to find a cart for our luggage. Once we got to the airport train we were surprised to find out that we could check in our luggage. Don't worry all of our luggage arrived safely. As we waited to board the airplane I certainly gave Mike and Gen a scare. For about ten minutes I couldn't find my passport. I knew it was right around me but for some stupid reason it took me ten minutes to remember that I hid it under my t-shirt. Oh well, at least I have it. On the plane I watched a cartoon film called the Bee Movie. It was pretty funny. It did feel nice to be back in Beijing. With that being said, I will really miss my friends in Hong Kong. Not surprisingly, we had dinner at the local hotpot. After dinner Mike, Gen and I headed over to the massage parlor. I got cupping done again. Hopefully it will help my cold. The massage place just hired a doctor and he was telling Mike that I should probably go to the hospital and get my chest x-rayed. He said that foreigners can't fight colds with the same rigor as locals. We will see.