Just a few posts I’ve enjoyed lately…
- Madagascar From Tulear: It’s been a long time since I had to do so many things by candlelight. I can remember struggling to do my homework during power cuts due to strikes back in the 1970s, trying to read by the light of a paraffin lamp when we lived in Ivory Coast in the 1980′s and 1990s. Right now I’m in southern Madagascar…
- Puerto Rico Two different Suicide Attempts Makes for a Stressful Week: ”I am going to kill myself” sobbed Carlos, as he pulled out a pocket knife, opened it and put it on the table between us,”And I am going to use that knife.” He grabbed his head and moaned…
- Cambodia community life: There’s been a lot of things about the culture in Cambodia that I’ve had to get used to since I moved here. Whilst it has often been a challenge to my western cultural thinking, it has been great to get to know a little of how Khmer people live and their view of the world…
- Thailand Superstitions: Recently I talked with two of my English classes about superstitions. Our book gave some examples of American superstitions (walking under ladders – bad; finding horseshoes – good, etc.) Then I asked…
- Ecuador The 7 sweet things that awaited us in Ecuador: While these little bunnies were a cute surprise, the greatest surprise that awaited us was two new girls showing up at church this week. They are from the family that another church member had noticed as a new family in Sacha Runa…
- Ukraine Steps to Get Money for a Car: 1. Open a bank account in your name, in the nearest city. 2. Have money transferred from the US to this account. Easy so far, right?…
- Kenya Unforgettable: Tonight, I went to the children’s home to share with the children about my leaving. I had shared in church yesterday, but with the service having been more than 3 hours long, I wasn’t sure if they had really heard when my time came to share…
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