We sat around tables and talked about the major issues in Mindano in prep for a solidarity mission. The human rights violations. Mining Situation. The devastation from Typhoon Pablo. My thoughts drifted back to the faces abroad. The worried fb statuses and concern if family was okey. Days of no communication because everything was washed … Continue reading Faces from abroad
Category: Not my story but theres (and yours)
My “santa” list
Each year growing up my parents always asked my sister and i for our "santa list". The list when we were young was everything we wanted from Santa and was full of toys. As we grew older the list contained more practical items like clothes, school supplies and still toys of a differnt kind. They … Continue reading My “santa” list
My Weekend + A Sunday + 2 Statutory Holidays (part 3)
Sometimes its ok to just act like a kid. I've been told over and over. Its good for the soul to remain a kid at heart. Disney has always been the major way Ive remained a kid at heart. I mean who graduates from university and goes on a Disney cruise (this girl). So when … Continue reading My Weekend + A Sunday + 2 Statutory Holidays (part 3)
Changes…
“Well, I can’t picture you not willing to speak your mind.” Commented CynDac “No, I promise I used to be shy. My friends at home have a hard time picturing me outspoken” I responded over dinner. And on went our conversation. As the only two interns left we were looking ahead to the incoming interns … Continue reading Changes…
Not a fan of ‘good-byes’
So this is why I say "See you again" or for the longer ones "Fly with Christ until we meet again". Yet, even not saying the actual words of good bye, today has been really tough. Today 2 of my good friends left to return to their home countries. One heading back to the US … Continue reading Not a fan of ‘good-byes’
Sunburn…oops that wasn’t supposed to happen, again
Sunburn that is....the good news is now Hong Kong has Aloe in stock (unlike March). We (POWER-UPHK) had a beach outing Sunday to a beach a bit off the traveled path here in Hong Kong. I knew beach outings were fun from stories, pictures, and BBQ parties. But I had no idea they were THIS … Continue reading Sunburn…oops that wasn’t supposed to happen, again
Mabuhay UNIFIL and Happy 27th Anniversary!!
Mabuhay UNIFIL! Happy 27th Anniversary UNIFIL-MIGRANTE-HK!!! Today was the 27th anniversary celebration for UNIFIL which is actually named United Filipinos in Hong Kong. UNIFIL is the alliance of 30+ Filipino Migrant Organizations (and alliances) here in Hong Kong! I was told during set-up that the UNIFIL anniversary is always one of the biggest yearly celebrations … Continue reading Mabuhay UNIFIL and Happy 27th Anniversary!!
From a dear Sister in Christ who was present at General Conference....she puts into words many of the thoughts I was feeling from a distance as I to prayed for the bar last night/this morning.
What’s in the translation??
What’s there to learn from the translator who apologizes for lack of English when she speaks pretty good English and is giving me my gateway into the celebration? What’s there to learn from the translator who volunteers to translate because she wants to practice her English? What’s there to learn in the moments when verbal … Continue reading What’s in the translation??
The Methodist are Coming….the Methodist are coming
So over the course of the past 72 hours I've been able to meet via technology two amazing young ladies who will be visiting Hong Kong for around 10 weeks this summer both of whom happen to United Methodist and have connections to my sending agency as GJV. One is from South Korea and is … Continue reading The Methodist are Coming….the Methodist are coming
Living by God's Grace: Serving God, serving the people 