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
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Between Here and There
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
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
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
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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