Sending mail to Phnom Penh

During my first term in Cambodia it look months for mail to arrive from the United States. At that time mail was directed through Thailand and then – eventually – made it’s way to Cambodia. If there was civil unrest in Thailand the mail would take even longer to arrive. While Crystal was in Phnom…

Moto Helmets for the Girls

While Crystal was in Phnom Penh she was advised to get moto helmets for the girls here and take them over. I did some research on options – looking for safety & breathability – and ordered the following. LS2 Youth Pink/Black/White 392J Flutter Helmet Typhoon White Pink Butterfly Youth Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Charlotte said that…

Start the Countdown

Our tickets have been booked! We leave for Phnom Penh on August 8. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s going on for us between now and then. Tomorrow: Our first meeting with the wonderful support group from Plains Mennonite (our wonderful home church) June 7: The girls’ last day at Salford Mennonite Childcare Center June…

Big emotions in a little person

Charlotte has been showing a lot of anxiety over the week – expressed as bursts of excitement, ‘out of body’ clumsiness, more intense relations with her little sister (both fighting more and being more caring of her), and moments of sudden emotion (crying over things like not liking what’s for dinner). Crystal’s trip to Cambodia…

First Visit to Royal Palace

I visited the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh this afternoon as part of my orientation to Cambodia. I wanted to share some photos for the girls.

Crystal leaves for a week in Phnom Penh

Crystal just headed to the airport for a week long orientation in Phnom Penh with the current Country Representatives. She’ll fly through San Francisco and Seoul before arriving in Cambodia around 10PM on Sunday. She has a busy schedule once she arrives that includes lots of visits to Partner Organizations. Morning Afternoon Monday DevotionsIntroduction to…

Storage Tubs as checked luggage

On Saturday, Crystal will be flying out for a week long orientation with the departing MCC Country Representatives. They’ll be finishing their term in June so this is the only overlap we’ll get but they’ve been wonderful to communicate with via email and video conferencing. I wanted to share one piece of advice that they…

Q&A with Charlotte

Why are we moving to Cambodia? Because my parents have a different job. It’s a job helping people. How are you feeling about moving to Cambodia? Very excited. But also very sad because I’ll miss my friends and family. What are you excited for? I’m excited for the kitty. And to play in the waterfall…

Logistics of Moving Overseas

It’s been a decade since I moved and I’d forgotten all the logistics that go into moving.  Also, I’ve never fully moved internationally (I always had a home base at my parents) and I’ve never moved with kids.  Our to-do list is 3 pages long and that doesn’t count the Mennonite Central Committee preparation list….

Apps & Services we’re using to keep in touch

The internet situation in Cambodia improved significantly from 2006 to 2009. When I first arrived in rural Prey Veng province there were only a few internet cafes with satellite connections but by the time I left broadband cellular service had arrived and there were dozens of VoIP/Internet cafes. As we prepare to move to Cambodia…

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