“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…
The Best Pageant Ever!
“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…