We have seen firsthand how these 4 avenues can bless those serving overseas. Many gestures of generosity have blessed us during transitions and nourished us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. A little act of kindness during times of transition can go a long way.
Category: South Asian Life
Family Village Trip: our 9-month-old, a hike, and a hospitable didi
I didn’t think we would take a village trip for a while since Eli was only 9 months old but it just happened. One day my husband proposed the idea and the next morning we were off–packed with diapers, a hiking backpack full of our most minimal items for an outdoor adventure, a baby carrier backpack, and some car snacks.
A Warm Welcome Home
After 10 months of being in the States, we returned back to our home in South Asia.
Heart Posture During Times of Transition
As we wait for our son’s visa to arrive on our doorstep, we are busy preparing to return to South Asia. Here’s how I have been challenged as I reflect on heart posture during transition.
Life in the Little Blue Trailer Home
This past fall, a series of unexpected circumstances came up and we ended up needing to move out of the house we were living in within a matter of days. We ended up finding something on Airbnb labeled a “cottage”, which was really just a fancy name for a little blue trailer home. Come take a look around.
The Importance of Community in the Midst of Transition: the Himalayas to the Heart of America
Last week, we packed up our belongings in the second house we’ve lived in during the last three months and headed south towards home number three. You would think with all the travel and transition we do that it gets easier but I’m not convinced it actually does. Here’s what has been on my mind.
Our Portable & Minimal Mountain Nursery
Here are the ten items or categories that currently make up our portable and minimal mountain nursery for our little boy, who we will get to meet any day now.
His Perfect Timing: A Temporary Home
A cozy home. A gift during yet another transition back to the States and transition to parenthood. The Lord provided!
How to Pack up your Host Country House for Extended Time Away
Preparing your home overseas for your extended time away can be overwhelming, stressful, and often a last minute ordeal. I hope this free printable checklist helps you as you pack up & minimize the mess you come back too, like it’s done for me.
Déjà Vu: Unexpectedly Returning to the States… Again
We unexpectedly returned to the States twice in a span of 11 months. Here are a few thoughts about round two and déjà vu.