Dear Friends,

Greetings from mid-Michigan! Well, time flies and another year, another millennium in fact, is gone. We have fared well here as our first year. We bought a lovely house January 5, 1999 and have lived there happily ever after :). Zhiyong's job had placed tremendous burden on him, with extension, teaching and research. He survived his first year, well enough to continue for another. His lab is now renovated and most equipment are in. He has two postdocs, two undergraduates working with him and one more postdoc is coming after the new year (for lab picture please click here). He made a trip to China during November, studied bees in Yunnan and also visited his parents briefly. David is now in 6th grade and attends Chippewa middle school, he continues to be naughty but is doing well in science. He plays trombone in school and practices daily and loves it. Melissa is in 3rd grade and is becoming a big girl. Zhiyong's brother, Zhiyi, who came and lived with us since June 1997, continues to study computer science and is also working part time to pay his tuition. Guijie spends a lot of time with the Chinese church and has a big burden to continue this line of work.

We thank our Lord that He has provided us abundantly during 1999 and trust that you too can count your blessings in many ways. We pray that the year 2000 will bring more joy and happiness for you, your family, your friends, and your work place. Happy New Millennium and Best regards!

Zhiyong, Guijie, David, Melissa, and Zhiyi