What is truly remarkable is how God brought them together. Stefanie was a very Euro-focused young lady. Her degree at Monterey Institute was in teaching French. She dipped her toe into Asia by visiting and traveling with us in Japan in 2010. That time we also met up with some other dear friends, Angela & Jeremiah, who were stationed there at the time. But China? Really?
A mutual Chinese friend of ours, Linda, eventually persuaded Stefanie to visit her in Shanghai. But when Stefanie was able to go, Linda was no longer in Shanghai but had taken a job up north! They ended up connecting in Beijing, then Stefanie went on to Xian to visit some other mutual friends, and then to Shanghai. Stefanie was looking for a contact there...and we pointed her towards Yukai. Well, the rest is now history!
The wedding was a joyous occasion! For us it was a real treat; we didn't think we'd be able to go! But God provided.... And we were very excited to see Yukai's parents again, who managed to get visas, after four years!
Yukai just received his Masters in Ministry Leadership from Moody Bible Institute and is exploring opportunities for Business-As-Mission ventures. The couple now resides in Chicago...at least for now!
Enjoy a few of the highlights below!
A mutual Chinese friend of ours, Linda, eventually persuaded Stefanie to visit her in Shanghai. But when Stefanie was able to go, Linda was no longer in Shanghai but had taken a job up north! They ended up connecting in Beijing, then Stefanie went on to Xian to visit some other mutual friends, and then to Shanghai. Stefanie was looking for a contact there...and we pointed her towards Yukai. Well, the rest is now history!
The wedding was a joyous occasion! For us it was a real treat; we didn't think we'd be able to go! But God provided.... And we were very excited to see Yukai's parents again, who managed to get visas, after four years!
Yukai just received his Masters in Ministry Leadership from Moody Bible Institute and is exploring opportunities for Business-As-Mission ventures. The couple now resides in Chicago...at least for now!
Enjoy a few of the highlights below!