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
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.
The flood gates open
I share about the many things happening right now, including the new building opening this upcoming Tuesday, June 7th.
Great fun and deep loss
The Week in Review
The Act of Grieving
This week I continue to explore grief and how it manifests in different ways. It's not my most light-hearted post, but I think it's important to attempt to share the whole picture of our experience here.
A Darkened Sky
I go a little deeper this week... dare I say more like a John blog post? I talk about death and the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS. I also talk about why our blogs are so important (for us and for you): "so when we drop back into your lives in a year, you will have some idea of what we went through. So please keep reading."
One foot in America, the other in Thailand
This week, I write about homesickness, and at the same time, learning about the people here and beginning to become grounded in Thailand. It's a little longer post than usual for me, but I think it reads fast enough with stories of the people here...
Health care, and some highlights of the ordinary.
I describe some limits of healthcare here in Thailand and how that affects the people we are serving. But please read on: I share some highlights of the ordinary, too!