We're back and getting settled in the US of A. It's challenging as expected, intermingled with the joys of being reunited with dear friends and family while missing our Thai community and way of life.
Re-immersion
It's the end as we know it, and I feel...
A review of the impending changes and how I'm handling it. An excursion and a peek into everyday community living.
The winds of change amidst downward mobility
Renewal and Reflection
A few thoughts on reflection and self-care after our first full week in Nongkhai. I'm trying to give myself some time for my 'spirit to catch up with me' (Isn't that a lovely phrase that someone shared with us a year ago?).
Anticipation
I'm preparing to go home, to leave this community for a few weeks, and continuing to reflect on the past 11 months in Thailand.
Three, and then Four
What I am looking forward to and preparing for in the coming month or two (or as close as the weekend), a memorial at Hands of Hope, and letting go of control - all that and more in this week's blog.
Boundaries & Busy-ness
Scorching heat and cooling rain
Christmas Lights
This blog post explores our Christmas experience so far here in Nongkhai. It's a thorough post, but I think it gives you an idea of what our last week or two has been like: full of joy and busyness!
Quilling at Hands of Hope
This week I write about how I attempt to assist the workers at Hands of Hope, with quilling. Read on to learn what quilling is (if you don't already know) to get an idea of the hard work done at Hands of Hope, and my usual highlights of the week.
A slice of Thai everyday life.
Here's a little taste of what our everyday life is like right now, with some photos of our volunteer home...