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I’m a bit late with this one but jet lag has really taken a toll on this 59-year-old lady. Today I have been in Laos a full week and am starting to feel back to my normal self I’ve already had … Continue reading →

Before I report on my first visit to the Sunbeam Vocational and Language Center, let me show you my neighborhood here.  Before the visuals, let me tell you a bit about Vientiane, the capital city where I am living. (In … Continue reading →

After over 32 hours, from a 4 a.m. flight out of Indianapolis to Atlanta to Incheon, Korea to Vientiane Laos, I am finally here!! What a relief to have my luggage arrive (100 pounds full of gifts, clothes and personal … Continue reading →

5) Decorating the House My mom and I hunkered down to decorate the house for Christmas. We started by digging through the carefully labeled bins in the garage. 6) The Christmas tree hunt at Danke’s, our nearby tree farm. 7) … Continue reading →

The countdown begins: I have less than 24 hours before my new life in Laos begins. What have I been doing to prepare? Let me give you the updates! Marking off my “To Do” List 1) The first has been … Continue reading →

To all those who made my mom’s birthday special, thank you so much! She received 41 cards in total. I had hoped for 25 so 41 is a bonus — definitely a well-deserved haul! We started out taking Bridget for … Continue reading →

(This article has been published in area newspapers. Connie Wieck is a Marshall, Illinois native who will soon be leaving for Vientiane, Laos.   She will be assuming duties as Coordinator of the Sunbeam Vocational and Language Center, which serves … Continue reading →

Retracing the footsteps of Charles and Louise Killie brought about my recollection of more China stories from years past. These happened to be from the Canadian Methodist missionaries who founded the church I attended in Luzhou. Those missionary founders were … Continue reading →

The voicemail from one of the Clark County Historical Society members was a surprising one. “Connie, this is Edie. I’m putting together a cemetery walk as a historical society fundraiser. Different people will portray a Marshall person of interest who … Continue reading →