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…
National Scarf of Cambodia
I’ve had a few people ask me about the scarf that I’ve been wearing lately… It’s a Krama! Pronounced Krah-mah. The Krama is the national scarf of Cambodia and the second most prominent symbol of the Khmer people. (The most prominent being the temple complex of Angkor Wat.) The krama is a highly durable and…
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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Journey to Cambodia
As a child of missionaries, I always assumed that when I grew up I would move back to the developing world. But college, marriage, grad school, children and family needs kept appearing as the next step for life. When I became pregnant while working full time and going to grad school full time, I put…
Resignation Letter
Leaving has been the hard part of Going. Saying farewell to my wonderful workplace of just shy of seven years was difficult. To be honest, I felt apprehensive about giving formal notice at work – my mind raced through ‘what if’ scenarios. But I wanted to give notice early so that my work had time…
Calling in Scripture and Song
I love when the Bible includes “human” moments. Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, and Mary each respond to God’s calling in ways we can relate to and learn from. I think these examples teach us about ourselves and about God. Facing the Burning Bush, after “the place where you stand is holy ground” and “I am the…