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Two Initial Steps to Begin Again

January 18, 2020March 13, 2022 / bethdonchai / 1 Comment

I didn't write a single blog post in 2019. While we're truth-telling, I suppose I could've entitled my last post, "When You're a Struggling Returned Overseas Worker" because that's where I was at the end of 2018. We had chosen to return to Canada midway through 2018. Then, ultimately, we chose to leave our missions … Continue reading Two Initial Steps to Begin Again

Between Here and There

July 23, 2018 / bethdonchai / Leave a comment

The sky slowly begins to dim and turn shades of blue until blue is black and black is as black can be.  We live on the edge of a small village in rural Northern Thailand and when evening comes the sky is brilliantly full of the shine from heaven - unless it’s rainy season, of … Continue reading Between Here and There

Accepting a Slice of Chaos

May 15, 2018March 13, 2022 / bethdonchai / Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, I entered the kitchen to get a cup of milk for each of my two young daughters.  They were waiting for me in their beds, nearly ready to sleep for the night - or so I was hoping.  Suddenly, I noticed some movement on the white tiled counter.  Ants.  And not … Continue reading Accepting a Slice of Chaos

Five Minute Friday: Adapt #FMF

May 5, 2018 / bethdonchai / 4 Comments

One of the first things you may hear when you're preparing to go to the mission field is to be ready to adapt.  Obviously, when you move to a different country and a different culture and a different language, you will NEED to adapt.  I'm not talking about that.  Yes, that's important and yes, that … Continue reading Five Minute Friday: Adapt #FMF

Keeping Your Eyes Open

May 1, 2018May 2, 2018 / bethdonchai / Leave a comment

Ever since that snake incident many years ago, when I was out for a walk outside of my village in Mae Hong Son, I've tried to be very aware of my surroundings.  As a deep thinker, I easily get absorbed in my thoughts and I'm not as aware of what's around me as I should … Continue reading Keeping Your Eyes Open

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