So. Cal Dream

Today is sunny and nice in Columbus. Blue sky, low humidity and in the 60's. Wow, what a contrast to the past 2 weeks! (The weather was so blah that it's not even worth mentioning.)

The nice sunny blue sky reminds me of So. Cal. So i went to check out the home prices there again. Of course, my enthusiasm was toned down substantially when i saw the home price went up by 22% in the L.A. area in the last 12 months. If we want to buy a home (say 1100 to 1500 sq. ft. house or condo) in a decent area now, expect at least $500k. And it seems a market adjustment is nowhere in sight.

But the house church at my house last night is still lighting up my candle of dream to be there sometime in the future. I dream of having fellowship with people from different parts of the world now living in close proximity...people that share similar struggles, culture and hopes. And i dream of having the same big window so my neighbors around us can see us fellowshipping, singing songs, sharing, and having fun together: same things that we have here, but transplanted into So. Cal. I don't know when or even whether it will come. Right now I can only say: let's keep on dreaming!

Immigration

An interesting survey from NPR on immigration. It seems many native Americans think positively of the immigrants if they have personal contact w/ them.

Moving

I was in Akron yesterday (Saturday) helping Darryl Phillip's sister move.

Her disabled husband passed away a couple months ago. She and her 2 teenage kids are moving to a smaller house. Darryl asked the pastors and a few strong men (which they really needed) from Columbus and Bowling Green to help them. Since they are not believers, Darryl hopes our help will show God's kindness to them. Compared to other American brothers (like Jason Hughes), I am not strong at all (Jason and another brother, David, can definitely lift 2x the weight that i do). But I am glad I was able to minister to Darryl's family and fellowship with other friends in the church.

-RL->>