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A blog about love, family and relationships in China, including interracial and intercultural love. 洋媳妇谈中国

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The #1 Reason I Struggle With Funerals in China

October 31, 2016October 30, 2016 Jocelyn Eikenburg 24 Comments Chinese funeral, Chinese grandmother, funeral in China, funerals in China

Recently, my husband’s grandmother passed away. In the preparations for her memorial, I was once again reminded of why I struggle with funerals in China.

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From the Archives: Thinking of My Grandma Here in China

October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 Jocelyn Eikenburg 4 Comments China, Chinese grandmother

It has been one whirlwind week with way too much going on — including the discovery that my grandmother here in China isn’t feeling well.

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On my first funeral in China, and the loss of my first close Chinese family member

June 9, 2014June 8, 2014 Jocelyn Eikenburg 37 Comments China, chinese countryside, Chinese family, Chinese funeral, Chinese grandfather, Chinese grandmother, foreigners in China, funeral in China

When you’re married to a Chinese national, there are the experiences you get to be privilege to — and wish you weren’t. Like a funeral in China.

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My Chinese Grandma, Frying Up Rice Noodles — And Lots of Love

January 6, 2014January 5, 2014 Jocelyn Eikenburg 13 Comments China, China life, Chinese family, Chinese grandmother, Chinese mother-in-law, foreigners in China, life in China

John’s Grandma has never hugged or kissed me, nor told me she loves me. But these days — and especially after this dinner — I’ve never felt closer to her.

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