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Latrophobia aka White Coat Syndrome
It’s that time of year. It’s been creeping up on me, and I’ve steadfastly avoided facing the fact. Only three months left to the end of the year. It’s time to schedule my annual physical. I know, I know. It’s covered by insurance, almost free, and will help to pinpoint any concerns. However, I suffer…
Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
“What is that 3-story yellow building on Lenin Street?” I had noticed the faded yellow building while exploring my new home in Far East Russia. I looked around for a sign but didn’t find one. My curiosity was piqued when I noticed a handwritten number pasted in the lower right-hand corner of each window. Women…
Flowers of Grace
I love making checklists. Sometimes I make a checklist after the fact, just for the satisfaction of checking off the boxes. This week my list included tackling several WIPs (works in progress) that awaited my attention in the “she cave,” aka sewing room. The sun was shining through the window, and I couldn’t seem to…
North to Alaska, Go North, the Rush is On
Volunteer mission teams. Oh, the stories I could tell from my years ministering overseas as a cross-cultural worker and as a minister’s wife living in Alaska. I’ve added a few new stories now that my husband is leading the Alaska Baptist Convention. I’ve seen the good and the bad. I’ve watched amazing volunteers touch the…
Flying the Not-So-Friendly Skies
“Fly the friendly skies!” “There’s no better way to fly.” “Austrian. Like a smile in the sky.” Just a few of the snappy airline slogans I’ve heard through the years. The most memorable slogan was “We don’t smile because we’re serious about making you happy.” That was the slogan of Russia’s Aeroflot Airlines in the…
Look For The Helpers
Recently, I took a trip down memory lane and went to see ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’, a documentary about Fred Rogers and the TV show, ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.’ I found myself softly singing along with Mr. Rogers, and I heard others in the audience doing the same. I confess, there were also muffled sniffles.…
It’s A Dog’s Life: Adventure with the Russian Vet
Are you smiling? Cute pictures of dogs make me smile. I can’t help it. My husband rolls his eyes when a commercial comes on with a cute puppy. He knows my reaction – my heart melts. We were the owners of a beautiful Shiba Inu, named Katya, for 17 years. She resembled a red fox…
Encouragement for the Long Days
When someone complains about a long day, I have to laugh. You’ve not experienced a long day until you’ve lived through an Alaskan summer. On the longest day of summer, we have 19 hours of sunlight. The sun slips behind the horizon and then pops back up. Summer is one long day. I’ve lived through…
The Summer Buzz: Alaskan Tourists and Mosquitoes
It’s July in Alaska. Alaskans are enjoying God’s creation and attempting to wring every ounce of enjoyment from each summer day. You can wring a lot of fun out of 18 hours of sunshine. However, along with the sunshine, there are two additional arrivals. Tourists and mosquitoes. Now, at first glance, it wouldn’t seem that…
Essential Oils, Popping Garlic, Snorting Honey
Since returning to America, I’ve been amazed by the essential oils craze. Some essential oil enthusiasts remind me of televangelists. They preach a long sermon about the healing properties of essential oils, then smack you in the forehead with the palm of their hand. A palm covered with essential oil. But, maybe there is something…
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