It Takes Time

January 26, 2020

(Originally posted November 16, 2019) Something that has started to stand out to me as I continue in this Bible Study through Acts, is the amount of time that passes. In reading Acts before, I was under the impression that things happened one thing after the other in a matter of months. But in reality, […]

On the Right Track

October 14, 2019

So, I’ve spent a lot of time recently thinking about my personality type and what that means I need to be able to function well. I’m an introvert, I need alone time. I’m an ISF(or T)J and organizational structure, continuity and security are all valued. I’m Gold, so I like set routines and organized ways […]

The New Normal

September 29, 2019

Isn’t it strange how after awhile things that seem really strange to you become normal if you’re exposed to them over a period of time? Here are my Top Ten examples: The electricity, water and internet are not guaranteed. The electricity might flicker off a few times a day, but thankfully we have generators that […]

New experiences

August 29, 2019

So as the communications manager, one of the things I get to do is test out tools. So right now, I’m testing a Word Press App that should make it easier for missionaries with bad internet to post to a blog site. But I thought I’d use it to share one of the many new […]

Just one job!

August 20, 2019

So on my recent trip to Australia on break with dear friends from home, we drove along the coast with breathtaking views around every curve (see video clip) and my friend who was driving on the left-hand side of the road/right-hand side of the car, told a funny story about how when you’re the driver, […]

Learning Dependence

August 12, 2019

(originally distributed July 15, 2019) So, I’ve wanted to write an update for some time. Things have been rather hectic, and then I got stranded in a location with questionable internet because of a volcanic eruption (who says that?). So, while you all were celebrating with fireworks, I was hoping there wouldn’t be anymore! Now […]

Remember Who Does the Measuring

May 30, 2019

As a task oriented person, I have a running to do list. Things I would like to be able to cross off (or in my case erase off my whiteboard.) But every week it seems like I cross 2 off and add 4 new ones. It was that way at home, but here it seems […]

Becoming Yumi

May 23, 2019

Originally shared April 8, 2019 So when you learn a new language one of the first things you learn about is how they use pronouns. In Pidgin there are different words for ‘we’ based on how many people you’re talking about and who is included in the ‘we.’ For instance, if it’s me and you, […]

You Want Me to Do What?

March 11, 2019

Yes, Summer, you must do what we do, you have to kill a chicken. And in my head I think, “No I don’t.” (Read with the attitude and entitlement of a 4-year-old talking back to a parent). I wrestled with this for the 24 hours before I was meant to kill the chicken. Why am […]

Balance

February 25, 2019

I’m sure this is something every new missionary faces and everyone in a new stage of life or in transition or some even on a daily basis. The routines that are normal for you are up in the air, there are new opportunities, new people, new priorities. How do you choose? Everything is up for grabs- […]