Candace, I'm lost for words. You made our London days so vivid just like that happened yesterday.
You even remember the sweet red bean soup, however I've forgotten this part.
Except the dessert, everything about you always keeps in my mind.
The emotional tears on your beautiful face, every single email and the card you painted are so precious for me. And I remember we almost could see each other in Bangkok but eventually missed that chance.
Farewell doesn't mean goodbye. I believe that we will reunite someday somewhere somehow with our loved ones.
Miss you evevy time your name just bumps into my heart.
I love this so much, Candace. For many years, I taught adult classes in ESOL. I had students from countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Central and South America...all over the world. Sometimes I would come home with funny anecdotes, but other times, my students would turn to me for help with problems they were experiencing because they had no other place to turn and I did what I could to find answers or resources for them. I am still in touch with some folks I taught over 10 years ago, which brings me so much joy. But, the big takeaway is that I will always believe that I learned far more from my students about life and the world at large than the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, etc. that I taught them.
This was a beautiful essay, Candace. We have traveled to China twice now - once, to adopt our daughter (Elena), and more recently to take Elena back to her homeland as a young adult. On both trips we were touched by the attitude of “ to know you, very happy,” shown to us with such graciousness and warmth. Your words brought it all back. With every essay you write, I feel the same - to know you (Candace), very happy. 🩷
I posted a couple of stories recently about a friendship in Zimbabwe that grew from a workplace relationship to one between a wise old uncle and a young nephew. It was a friendship in which we were both transformed.
This was so lovely, as always, Candace. One of my favourite Chinese expressions is 慢走 (man zuo) which means "walk slowly" ('slow walk', literally) and can be used as a guest is leaving. I guess if they walk slowly, they don't leave you so quickly! It's used in the sense of 'take care', too.
And Taiwanese cakes are great - especially the famous pineapple cakes.
Candace, this is such a timely learning for me. We’re just coming off a yoga and meditation retreat at Stowel Lake Farm where we met so many lovely people. And now, I have the perfect phrase to share with them :), thank you🙏🏻
很高興認識你 means Nice to mean you!!!
Candace, I'm lost for words. You made our London days so vivid just like that happened yesterday.
You even remember the sweet red bean soup, however I've forgotten this part.
Except the dessert, everything about you always keeps in my mind.
The emotional tears on your beautiful face, every single email and the card you painted are so precious for me. And I remember we almost could see each other in Bangkok but eventually missed that chance.
Farewell doesn't mean goodbye. I believe that we will reunite someday somewhere somehow with our loved ones.
Miss you evevy time your name just bumps into my heart.
I love this so much, Candace. For many years, I taught adult classes in ESOL. I had students from countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Central and South America...all over the world. Sometimes I would come home with funny anecdotes, but other times, my students would turn to me for help with problems they were experiencing because they had no other place to turn and I did what I could to find answers or resources for them. I am still in touch with some folks I taught over 10 years ago, which brings me so much joy. But, the big takeaway is that I will always believe that I learned far more from my students about life and the world at large than the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, etc. that I taught them.
This was a beautiful essay, Candace. We have traveled to China twice now - once, to adopt our daughter (Elena), and more recently to take Elena back to her homeland as a young adult. On both trips we were touched by the attitude of “ to know you, very happy,” shown to us with such graciousness and warmth. Your words brought it all back. With every essay you write, I feel the same - to know you (Candace), very happy. 🩷
This is beautiful Candace. Your work here on Dandelion Seeds is so inspiring.
Gorgeous, succinct and emotive, as always.
I posted a couple of stories recently about a friendship in Zimbabwe that grew from a workplace relationship to one between a wise old uncle and a young nephew. It was a friendship in which we were both transformed.
https://switters.substack.com/p/red-pill
https://switters.substack.com/p/why-kids-should-learn-history
So sweet! Many thanks! 💖
This was so lovely, as always, Candace. One of my favourite Chinese expressions is 慢走 (man zuo) which means "walk slowly" ('slow walk', literally) and can be used as a guest is leaving. I guess if they walk slowly, they don't leave you so quickly! It's used in the sense of 'take care', too.
And Taiwanese cakes are great - especially the famous pineapple cakes.
Candace, this is such a timely learning for me. We’re just coming off a yoga and meditation retreat at Stowel Lake Farm where we met so many lovely people. And now, I have the perfect phrase to share with them :), thank you🙏🏻
Another gift.
So very touching Candace ! This recollection of lasting friendship warms my heart
This is delightful! Thanks for sharing this story--and your friend--with us.
Lovely. Thank you
What a delight ... as always. Very happy ... bowing.