The SFCV Journal

On Tuesday, June 30th, the children and staff of Shepherd’s Field were treated to a concert compliments of Professor In-Hong Cha.  Dr. In-Hong Cha, known as the ‘Maestro in a Wheelchair’, teaches applied violin and serves as an Associate Professor of Music, director of orchestral studies, conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra, coordinator of strings and leader of the Faculty String Quartet at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

As a guest conductor with New York Gospel Orchestra, Dr. Cha completed a gospel music concert tour with Ms. Lena Maria, the world famous Swedish gospel singer. The KBS and SBS TV, Korea produced a documentary drama on his life called ‘Human Victory’ and it was telecast throughout the country. His autobiography, ‘Beautiful Man and Beautiful Success’, was published in Korea and it became a best seller. His appearance at the Crystal Cathedral Church with Dr. Robert Schuler was broadcast all around the world.

Dr. Cha still holds the record of wheelchair field tract and marathon in Korea. He is a gold medalist from the 1976 Oita Fespic Games, Japan.   The President Award of the most distinguished Korean in foreign country was given to him in 2006.  He plays a Joseph Gagliano violin made in Naples, Italy in 1769.

Children’s Day is a nation-wide observance in China and an annual festival at Shepherd’s Field (June 1st).  This year included almost 100 kids, approximately 150 adults, food, games, performances by the children, visits from the local authorities, and a beautiful (100 degree) day in Langfang.  In this case, pictures tell far more than words…

The Best Valentine's Present Ever

情人节快乐  Qing Ren Jie Kuai Le!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Above is pictured my now most favorite Valentine present ever!  Little Lambs Primary School students visited the main office yesterday to deliver their handmade jewelry along with a cheery “qing ren jie kuai le” to all the office staff.  Love those kids!

Yes, it’s belated.  But, today is the first day of Spring in China!  And the fireworks are still exploding all around us.  And, we still hope good things for all our friends in this Year of the Ox!

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Charlie, Jacob-Jai & Henry

Though the first day of winter was November 7, and despite the lack of heat until last Saturday, we’ve still enjoyed some nice fall-ish weather outside.  Until today.  And now, we are all appreciating the two or three layers on bottom, and the three or four layers on top.

Most of our nannies are great knitters, and every year the House of Love nannies break out their needles to make the boys cosy wool vests & sweaters for the winter.  I just wanted to share the above pic of Charlie, Jacob-Jai, and Henry sporting their bold new looks.  So cute!