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Ode to Cambodia
The love of fields of rice, Of vivid green and brightest hues, Of unordered house numbers, And things never occurring on cues, Strong love of bustling markets, Each person busy with their buys, I know and need to share it, … Continue reading
Hope: Sangkhum
I can’t lay any claim in choosing the word HOPE for this year, rather I believe that hope chose me. God’s message of hope has really been an anchor as I travel through this season of uncertainty and upcoming changes. It is not only a … Continue reading
A House Under Repair
Our house needed some attention. The amenities were in disrepair. Toilets no longer flushed, buckets were placed under sinks and so many light were broken. We had made a substantial but necessary list of desperate repairs and had handed them to our landlord … Continue reading
A Kickstarting Victory
I achieved something that I have never done before. I kickstarted my moto! That might seem small and fairly insignificant, but to me it has been the highlight of my day and a real victory. I have just returned back … Continue reading
Celebrating the Ordinary Pumpkin
One thing I have learnt over the years is that Americans are quite obsessed with pumpkin. When October/November hits that obsession grows exponentially and they become crazed with memories of Fall and longings for that familiar taste of home. It used … Continue reading
When Distance Seems So Far
It is not easy being so far away. Distance can appear even further than oceans, mountains and time zones the longer you are apart. Even though fantastic innovations like Skype, email and social media can bring love ones into our … Continue reading
Give Up or Live Humbled
Today Grade 1 had their first Math test of the year and it was hard! There is so much language involved in the classroom, even in subjects like Math, and my predominantly Non-Native English Speaking class struggled with the mass … Continue reading
7 Stages of Grief: For Those Serving Abroad
There are so many transitions faced by those serving abroad and some can hit you right in the chest, coating you with a deep sense of confusion, hurt and grief. There are the regular turnovers on the field and reestablishing … Continue reading
Healing Broken Feet 