This week was full of forgettable things that turned unforgettable. A normal Monday afternoon of hanging out turned into Barrett and I trying on Thai clothes for the next days photo shoot where I got tucked and squeezed into Thai sized dresses that revealed more of me than necessary and left Barrett rolling in laughter. …
The Engaging Story
“OK, this time its for real,” Barrett said as we entered the taxi to take us to the bus station on our way to Kanchanaburi with our huge backpacks building a polyester divide between us. He handed me the ring box that I ‘d become familiar with during the week due to his presentation of…
The Journey
“Colleen, its worse than I thought! The doctors said I have a deep back fracture and put me on complete bed rest for 4 months! I can’t come to Thailand and I can’t even go to my classes!” I fell on my couch stunned like a mosquito flying toward a blue buzzing light! Barrett’s back…
Sa Wad Dii Kaa!
Usually when personal worlds collide its messy! Expectations are shattered or maybe small explosions fire from misunderstandings or misplaced words. I must admit I was a little wary of my parents joining me in this far off land that I have called home for over the past 3 years. Would the physical circumstances overshadow the…
Joy of Christmas
“Happy Bird-day Jesus…” the grade 9’s and 10’s sang LOUDLY during our school Christmas program. I stared out of the sound booth window (I was the light techi this year) mouthing the words and dancing a bit to encourage them to smile. Some smiled and others laughed, it was great! I can’t tell you how…