Grace & Vince's Newsletter

TIMELINE OF EVENTS: DECEMBER 2002 TO JUNE 2003
Vince visited Vietnam and Bangladesh doing public health projects before joining Grace in Malaysia. Although most time was in Kuala Lumpur, we were able to spend the holidays in Penang.	DECEMBER 2002	April was a busy month with EIS Conference, Mom & Dad's visit to Atlanta and us taking a vacation to Frankfurt & London and visiting Collegedale, TN.	APRIL
December 24, Penang, MALAYSIA. Christmas Eve party at Chong and Agnes's home. Also present were Khairil, Eunice, and Jascha, Dato & Datin Tan, Rachel, and Mommy.		April 3, Atlanta. The EIS conference is held annually where the EIS Officers present much of their research activities. (L to R) Mick Ballesteros, Rachel Gorwitz, Susan Lukacs.
December 28, Penang. We took a Saturday afternoon hike to a scenic point. (L to R) Eleena Liong, Rachel Phoon, and Mervyn Sinaga. Photo by Francis Phuah.		April 6, Atlanta. We celebrated Mom's birthday at the famous Cheesecake Factory. (L to R) Mom & Dad, Loulou & Jean Mataya, Winnie Zhang
December 29, Penang. In Penang SDA church, at the wedding of Caleb Lim and Jernih. (L to R) Melissa, Jonathan, Sherrise, and Mommy.		April 12, London, UK. On our first full day in London, Philip Yeoh showed us around South London, and ended up at the Borough Market for a great sandwich.
We remained in Malaysia until close to the end of the month. While in Asia, Vince's great-uncle, Dr. Samuel Phang passed away at the age of 96. After returning back to Atlanta, we flew to Los Angeles to attend the funeral.	JANUARY 2003	April 12, London. We spent a week taking in the sights and sounds of the city: museums, art galleries, plays, opera, and historical palaces. Here we are by the Thames River overlooking St. Paul's Cathedral.
January 26, Los Angeles, CA. Having a small family get-together. (L to R) George Wen, Harriet Phang, Jessie, Mom, Gladys & Tom Yune, Philip Peng, Noni & Dale Barnes		April 19, Collegedale, TN. Vince seeing his teacher for the first time since FEA in the 80's. (Back) Ken & Sherrie Norton, (Front) Elisa Brown, Grandma Norton, John Keyes
For Valentine's Day, we went to Chicago to visit Vince's relatives, the Kittisopikuls.	FEBRUARY	While Vince attended a conference in Seattle, we took the opportunity to explore the city and apartment hunt.	MAY
February 16, Chicago, IL. We spent President's Weekend visiting the Kittisopikuls. The DeWitts also made the trip out from Berrien Springs. (L to R) Mark, Lisa, Andy, Steve, Shawn, Vanee, & Megan.		May 6, Seattle, WA. Nice to know we have friends in Seattle already. Evonne & John Randolph were great making us feel welcomed and showing us where great food can be found!
February 17, Chicago. We had a sumptious lunch with the Kittisopikuls before we left for the airport. (L to R) Kesara, Diana, Milton, and Danai.		Now that we're leaving, we wanted to explore as much of the Southeast region as possible. Our highlight this month was a weekend excursion to Asheville, NC and driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway.	JUNE
February 22, Atlanta. Every now and then, we would visit the Changs. Grace is known with her gormet meals! (L to R) Heywood, Donald, Grace, and Jessica		July 16-23 we'll be in Honolulu to attend Vernon's wedding. July 28-Aug 1 we'll be in Anniston, AL. Aug 1-9 we'll be on the road to Seattle!	WHAT ABOUT PLANS FOR JULY- AUGUST?
For almost the entire month, Vince was in Vietnam and Bangladesh continuing his publich health projects. Grace spent a week in Maryland with Mom & Dad and the DeWitts.	MARCH	It may be difficult from mid-July through mid-August. Email is still the best way. We may still have our cell phone numbers: 404-394-0900 or 404-661-2461.	HOW TO GET HOLD OF US?
March 6, Chandpur Village, Bangladesh Vince spent much of the month investigating encephalitis outbreaks among rural villagers that affected dozens. The cause is still not known.		We don't know yet. Once we get settled in Seattle, we will let you know our new contact information.	WHAT IS OUR NEW ADDRESS?