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Getting Ready for Christmas

Since my last November update, I’ve tried to keep folks informed of my goings-on via Facebook. That is quite popular here and among many of my USA friends. I hope you are keeping up. If not, see copied below the … Continue reading

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Farewell preps back to Laos until . . . the 911 call

My incredible 1-month Stateside vacation with my 91-year-old mom was coming to a close. What an energizing visit I’d had back in my hometown, Marshall, Illinois, after 1 ½ years settling into my new position as Director of the Suntisouk … Continue reading

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An Overwhelming “Welcome back!” from My Small Town

My arrival to my USA home was full of glee, from my mom and older brother to even my mom’s dog, Bridget, one of my street rescues from China. But the greatest welcome came from my small town. A Special … Continue reading

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Christmas in Laos: We are Ready!

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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