《活力新故鄉》EP31：美國 X 葛欣如《Home, sweet home》【ENG SUB】

葛欣如出生於美國佛羅里達州，那裡有全世界數一數二美麗的海灘，不過因為父親工作調度的關係，一家人每隔幾年就會搬家，在佛羅里達的時間並不長。葛欣如決定成為宣教士之後來到台灣就待了34年，其中就有28年居住在三義，是她人生中最長時間的定居。

30年前保守的三義客庄，沒有人聽過上帝，他說自己就像媒人婆，介紹人們與上帝認識，但忙著服務與奉獻，卻沒能牽成自己的婚姻，喜歡小孩的他對此有些遺憾，但也相信一切上帝自有安排。

一個人的生活會很無聊嗎？葛老師每一天的行程都很精采，他知道三義哪裡有好吃、好玩、好看的地方，也有很多好朋友，好客的他說：歡迎大家來三義，我的故鄉玩。

(英文)
Brenda was born in Florida,the USA,which has one of the best beaches in the world.However,because of her father’s job,her family had to move to other places every other years.They didn’t stay in Florida for long. Brenda has lived in Taiwan for 34 years since she decided to become a Missionary.She’s lived in Sanyi for 28 years,which is the longest stay in her life.

It was very conservative in Sanyi Hakka village 30 years ago.No one heard of God.She said she’s like a matchmaker to introduce God to people there.However,being busy serving the public with dedication,she didn’t get married.This makes her regret because she loves children.On the other hand,she still believes that God will arrange everything for her.

Is it boring to live alone?Brenda’s daily schedule is wonderful.She knows the good places to eat,to have fun and to enjoy the view in Sanyi.She also has many good friends.She is very hospitable and says,”Welcome to have fun in Sanyi,my hometown.”