I’ve had a few people ask me about the scarf that I’ve been wearing lately… It’s a Krama! Pronounced Krah-mah. The Krama is the national scarf of Cambodia and the second most prominent symbol of the Khmer people. (The most prominent being the temple complex of Angkor Wat.) The krama is a highly durable and…
Month: May 2019
Logistics of Moving Overseas
It’s been a decade since I moved and I’d forgotten all the logistics that go into moving. Also, I’ve never fully moved internationally (I always had a home base at my parents) and I’ve never moved with kids. Our to-do list is 3 pages long and that doesn’t count the Mennonite Central Committee preparation list….
Apps & Services we’re using to keep in touch
The internet situation in Cambodia improved significantly from 2006 to 2009. When I first arrived in rural Prey Veng province there were only a few internet cafes with satellite connections but by the time I left broadband cellular service had arrived and there were dozens of VoIP/Internet cafes. As we prepare to move to Cambodia…
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Journey to Cambodia
As a child of missionaries, I always assumed that when I grew up I would move back to the developing world. But college, marriage, grad school, children and family needs kept appearing as the next step for life. When I became pregnant while working full time and going to grad school full time, I put…
Resignation Letter
Leaving has been the hard part of Going. Saying farewell to my wonderful workplace of just shy of seven years was difficult. To be honest, I felt apprehensive about giving formal notice at work – my mind raced through ‘what if’ scenarios. But I wanted to give notice early so that my work had time…
Calling in Scripture and Song
I love when the Bible includes “human” moments. Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, and Mary each respond to God’s calling in ways we can relate to and learn from. I think these examples teach us about ourselves and about God. Facing the Burning Bush, after “the place where you stand is holy ground” and “I am the…