Monthly Archives: December 2024

My First-ever Laos Carolers Alight!

Posted on December 31, 2024 by connieinasia

In that last post, I mentioned waiting for the young people from church to arrive and sing Christmas carols. In preparation of their arrival, I had informed my building owner, Sulisak, to please tell the staff these were not unwanted … Continue reading →

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Connie’s Christmas Finishes Off in Laos

Posted on December 30, 2024 by connieinasia

It’s been quite a Christmas here in Laos, which will finally be finishing off tonight with the Laos church youth coming to sing Christmas carols. This is the first time for these young people to take part in a caroling … Continue reading →

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The End of our Winter Term

Posted on December 22, 2024 by connieinasia

“Christmas Tree!” 11-year-old Sisakda shouted as he popped up excitedly during our Christmas Bingo game on Tuesday night. We all fell into laughing hysterics. “No, Sisakda,” one classmate responded, rather annoyed. “You shout ‘Merry Christmas’, not ‘Christmas tree’!” Students had … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Laos: We are Ready!

Posted on December 20, 2024 by connieinasia

What a night! The Suntisouk Language and Vocational Center here in Vientiane, Laos, had its first ever Deck the Halls activity evening with the students. After a surprise road construction and alleyway paving closed us for a day, we had … Continue reading →

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