Tag Archives: overcoming obstacles

September 4, 2008

Welcome Home

Traveled to the U.S. this week, and when I went through customs in Los Angeles, the officer told me, “Welcome home.”  As soon as he said it, my spirit exhaled.  It was a peculiar feeling – the feeling of release, … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2008

In Search of Kong

I visited Indonesia this week and was met at the airport by a staff member from our local office. While we were waiting for the driver to arrive, we talked about some of the things Indonesia is known for. I … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2008

Ice (Water) Breaker

Happy New Year! It’s Songkran in Thailand this week! We took the family down to the moat around the old city in Chiang Mai to see the festival today. It’s got to be the world’s largest water fight! People roam … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2008

It’s Called WALKING Street!

So many different people have recommended that we go see “Walking Street” in Chiang Mai that we just had to go this weekend. It’s a place where local vendors hawk their wares. We thought we would take a few hours, … Continue reading →

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