This week is more about photos than words. Enjoy my week in photos!
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...
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.
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!
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...
Orientation, Adjustment, and Inspiration
I am so inspired by Good Shepherd Volunteers (GSV), the Sisters of Good Shepherd, and all that they do. I had already fallen in love with what GSV does in Thailand and their overall focus on women, adolescents, and children. However, in the midst of preparing to go away for a year, I didn’t have a chance to fully explore all that GSV does before orientation began...
Life is good.
Life is good, but could it be better? A brief reflection as the flurry of preparations winds down...
Time and goodbyes
I have been thinking about time, and how our perception of it changes. It seems to be marching on, whether we are ready for it or not - whether or not our apartment is packed up, or I have given enough hugs to you lovely people, or I get enough items accomplished on my to-do list before we depart.
The First of Many
Recently we celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in the Detroit area, and 5 of us 6 children were there. That's the first time in many years we had been together.
John tells me that I keep on using the word surreal. But it feels like the right word right now. It was a little surreal to see my family all together. It still feels surreal that we are going to Thailand in a couple of months.