Certainly, as Americans, we enjoy many freedoms other countries do not. For example, in communist China, Facebook, “AKA the Birthplace of All Drama,” is blocked. I know this from firsthand experience using social media in China; thank God I wasn’t arrested! Read More
January 2, 2011: It’s the second day of the new year. For many people that means the opportunity to start over again, to succeed where there has been failure, to bring life where there has been death; but because somewhere along the way I became a cynic, to me a new year just means I Read More
When I was a little girl my Daddy built my sister and me the coolest toy box ever. Made of wood, painted blue with a puppy decal and hinged white top, it held almost all of our toys. It was so big that sometimes I would get inside and close the lid. I liked hiding Read More
Too much time has elapsed since my last blog post. My intention is to write once a week, but the best of intentions are pointless without practical application. As it often does, my life currently feels completely out of my control. My husband and I are in a place of transition. Transition to where? We Read More
Born disabled in a foreign land Abandoned by parents who could not understand Having no idea as I passed through the door How much I would love you, what God had in store Hundreds of orphans housed in one place My mother’s heart melted as I gazed at your face Swaddled in blankets despite the Read More
Hair salons in China are open late, so after dinner on our last night, several of the team members decided to experience a Chinese hair washing. For approximately $4 clients are treated to a relaxing hair wash, uncomfortable ear washing, face, neck, shoulder/arm massage and then a blow dry and style. Like most businesses Read More
Home from China for less than 24 hours and reacclimation is already hitting me full force. The trip was emotionally, spiritually and physically draining. I’d anticipated being able to spend some time recuperating before I had to jump back into my life full throttle, but unfortunately life does not stand still. My family did a Read More
