What’s a visa? When you live at the mercy of immigration.
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com Do you ever feel like you are always at the mercy of what is happening around you? I have, many times. For nearly 38…
Missions work has gone from being a part of the Great Commission to the great omission.
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com Do you ever feel like you are always at the mercy of what is happening around you? I have, many times. For nearly 38…
This is something I wrote 21 years ago this month. I am remembering the firstborn. And I am remembering that our children are born to leave. I watched my son…
When we first landed in Africa in 1987, the wonder of our surroundings took our breath away. The setting was picturesque. We lived on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika,…
“I suppose I can do this.” This was my initial thought when I first went to make mayonnaise. My dream was to have a sandwich with mayonnaise. And I was…
Early in life, as I tried to find my way, I decided to apply for a job as a bank teller. I'm not quite sure what possessed me to think…
I am very good at packing. While I have some degrees and certificates, I think I must be better at packing than anything else. I know how to pack for…
When was the last time you moved? I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I have moved. Do not get me wrong; I am not whining. It is…
Over the years that we've worked overseas, we've had the opportunity to travel a lot. On the surface, it may seem to be a glamorous life. But I can assure you, our…
I’ve spent most of my life away from the United States. I moved with my husband and 1 1/2 year old son in 1987 to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic…
I'm a minimalist. I don't care for excess "fluff" in my house. Give me the basics. I need clean lines and easy-to-maintain surroundings (remember I need to clean things so…