Happy Birthday, Ann (or reflections from a refugee from China)

You are invited to my birthday party on February 13,Thursday, at 7 p.m. at our son Peter’s house in Greer, SC. (Send me a message and I will send the address. 717 660 9321) This is the first time in forever that I have been in the U. S. for my birthday. For a few years now I have lost 12 hours of my birthday as I cross the International Dateline on   our way back to China on this day. However, this year I am here!! And I am throwing myself a party! Now, if you want to see the “rest of the story” as to why we are still in the States you need to open our blog and read it. I have delayed writing about our situation because everything is still unfolding and happening very fast. About a week and a half ago we were told that Peking University (as well as all the other schools and any large gathering) was closed until further notice. We were told not to return right now and nearly all of our organization as well as other expats that we know either were already   in the US like us or hav