When I was introduced to *Sarah, a newcomer to Canada, and her son, Austin*, at the drop-in playgroup the other day, I’m ashamed to admit that I judged her a little bit. Her son seemed a little bit out of control (or just hangry). And Sarah was tired and appeared apathetic. She was due with … Continue reading When You’re a Struggling Overseas Worker
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Transition Discomfort
Several weeks ago, I decided I would move away from hosting my blog on WordPress. I had researched several other options and decided on a host with a good reputation. The reviews I had read made it seem like the transition would be easy peasy lemon squeezy, like the saying my five-year-old has recently picked … Continue reading Transition Discomfort
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
The Perspective of Returning Home
I recently looked back at some of my early blog posts, dating back a little over thirteen years ago. I was in the middle of preparing to go to the mission field and, as I read, I was reminded of the many ways that the Lord prepared the way for me. I was single, young, … Continue reading The Perspective of Returning Home
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
Beth Donchai 
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