1 | The thought of going travelling abroad has often recurred to her mind. | |
2 | I was intellectual, even as an adolescent, and so our communications frequently led to frustration. | |
3 | The challenges that lie ahead are large but, as China has shown repeatedly during its reform process, its will and ability to deal with difficult tasks provide grounds for optimism. | |
4 | Her confidence has been slowly eroded by repeated failures. | |
5 | So God is repeatedly testing and correcting the Israelites until they are ready for the Promised Land. |