Funny you should say that Mary because we've been thinking exactly the same thing. Tracy wanted to speak to Deric's mother about it but doesn't have the balls. In China it is very difficult to accept such things and as you can imagine they are way behind the rest of the world in terms of mental illness acceptance, research and treatment. All Silvie can do is be as patient and encouraging as possible.

I'm no expert but Deric displays what sound like autistic tendencies. He sounds challenging to work with but must be very found of Silvie. Great pictures of them all. The puppet must not have been test marketed very well!

gorgeous kids!

Great Picture of Silvie and the puppet. You both have so much enthusiasm for this teaching lark and if enthusiasm alone taught these kids they would be fluent in no time!

Mr Lignon lives on!

Brando! Interesting. Is this what I can expect for any future grandchild name?

Love the school and the wonderfully colourful art work, well done both of you

Do you see all these students everyday? Quite a teaching load, I'd say. Sounds like some challenges but many rewards.

The kids are just adorable especially Harley! Makes going to work all the more enjoyable.

Oh My! You win the competition for the dirtiest apartment. I must say that we had to do the most cleaning in China. Our school did reimburse us, at least, for supplies and necessities. EE should do the same--plus your time for cleaning!

Mingin bathroom! :(

Cool fish though seem better than the boring British ones. R.I.P Bei

Shell shocked again!!