So, a friend asks on Facebook yesterday, “Did you find a house?!” And before I even see the comment, Gabe has already replied. “Yes, signed a one-year lease today.” “Dude,” I said. “You totally spoiled the cliffhanger blog post I’ve…
what’s going on
I’ll be honest. Back in May, looking ahead to our two months in the States, we thought the most emotionally exhausting thing we’d face would be the good-byes. Ha. (It turned out to be this and everything that has transpired since.)…
shell-shocked
shell-shocked (adj): shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience. Around midnight last night, our family was fired as co-directors of HPC Siem Reap over a Skype call with the HPC board. The reason: we have “lost confidence in…
W.A.T. FAQs
What does W.A.T. stand for? Walk Against Traffick. It’s a 10-mile walk to raise money to fight human trafficking in Cambodia. When? Where? 8:00am on Saturday, July 16th at Highbanks Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio (registration opens at 7am). This might…
we want your hand-me-downs!
The title of this post would’ve made me nervous back in the day, but we’ve all been around the block together with this giving-to-the-poor thing, and I think we’re good, right? YOU PEOPLE ARE FREAKING AWESOME. (If you’re not sure what I’m…
from my heart
Love languages. All the different ways people feel love. Words of affirmation. Acts of service. Quality time. Physical touch. Thoughtful gifts. As we prepare to visit America for two months this summer (we leave FIVE WEEKS from tonight!!), I can’t…
the dancing elephant club!
Hello, friends! I’ll make this quick. I have this GREAT BIG IDEA of buying a lot of really cool stuff here in Cambodia, taking it back to America this summer, and selling it on our Dancing Elephant Facebook page! Awww……
a new video series!
My poor husband. For a solid decade-and-a-half now, he’s been trying to get me to do technological kinds of things that he thinks will improve my quality of life, and WITHOUT FAIL, I say, “Noooooooo thank yooooooooooou.” And then a…
come seeeeeeee us!!! (in ohio!!)
FRIENDS. We have exciting news!! We are having a BIG REUNION PAAAAAAARTYYYYYYYYYYY on Saturday, July 16 in Columbus, Ohio, and YOU’RE INVITED!! (Okay, so there’s this small catch. The “party” also includes raising money. And walking ten miles. Yes, TEN…
sooooo… how’s the self-care going??
What a great question. I’m so glad you asked. (I really am glad. Many of you really have asked, and we’re so thankful for your love & concern.) If you’re not sure what in the heck I’m talking about, read…