2019-08-12 15:19
My pregnancy was rather easy, until it wasn’t. We were looking forward to welcoming our twin girls to the world in May. But at the beginning of April during an ultrasound scan, our doc… Read More
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2019-04-17 13:30
--> As I write this, we are at the beginning of holy week: A time when we are preparing for both suffering and rejoicing. It’s hard to imagine how Jesus must have felt that last… Read More
2018-02-14 13:42
It’s an odd intersection of dates on the calendar. It’s the day before Chinese New Year, in the Christian calendar it’s Ash Wednesday, and of course, unavoidably, it’… Read More
2018-01-23 04:10
So I know we’re already 2/3 through January, but I wanted to post about my word for the year! It’s not a New Year’s Resolution, so I figure I can post about it any time I w… Read More
2018-01-23 04:09
This pre-Christmas, stream-of-consciousness reflection was originally posted on Bold Cup of CoffeeWe hopped from pool to pool, basking in the warmth as we plunged in to escape the cold air… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This past Sunday, my local church put on a Tomb sweeping service. It’s the first our church has ever done, and the first I have ever attended. And I found it to be deeply meaningful. G… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Yilan is rich in a lot of resources, fresh air, great food, etc, but apparently its most precious treasure lies somewhere with the modern trappings of the University’s library. I have… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Easter is coming! It's one of my favorite holidays. It's a time of reflection, mourning and rejoicing, and the promise of new life. Last Friday, I was at church when the pastor asked me if I… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Life just keeps going at breakneck speed. It is just over two weeks until my birthday, and I have 4 more blogs to write! This week has been a pretty typical week: Teaching at the girls… Read More
2013-01-30 02:13
1. I've been having too much fun being 30!2. I got assigned to a new work project… Read More
2013-01-30 02:12
(I took this picture!!!)I took this picture on a little photography trip, and my friend told me that in Chinese, these sunbeams are called "Jesus Light." I thought it was very appropri… Read More
2013-01-30 02:11
There have been quite a few typhoons in Taiwan this year, including one just two days before I returned to Taiwan. This past week has kind of felt like a waiting game, since we had slow movi… Read More
2013-01-30 02:10
2004-2012. Who would have imagined I'd be here for so long? I still remember that nervous girl who got on the airplane from Castlegar, promising her mom she'd only be gone for a year. Who di… Read More
2013-01-30 02:05
I was helping out a friend this weekend who works at a Catholic school here in Taiwan, as she was asked to undertake the difficult task of translating legal/doctrinal statements from English… Read More
2013-01-22 02:23
I have a few friends in my social media network who never fail to impress me with their prolific use of #hashtags and I can admit to googling them and one point and trying to figure out why… Read More
2013-01-17 05:23
As you saw in the previous post, I got to attend commencement when I was at home, and a lot of people have been asking me "What next?"The answer is a little complicated, but the simple answe… Read More
2013-01-17 05:19
Check this out if you're looking for a low-impact but still sweat-inducing (for me at least) workout. The lady who is leading it is in her mid-40s and I believe the mother of 2. She looks gr… Read More
2013-01-17 05:17
I'm a fan of afternoon tea, and in these rainy winter days, it's especially nice to spend an afternoon inside with good company and good tea! Recently the shop Smith and Hsu was recommended… Read More
2013-01-03 13:59
If you're ever wondering what to get as a gift for someone living overseas, iTunes credit is always a good choice. Thanks one such lovely gift from my parents, I've been listening to some ne… Read More
2013-01-01 15:36
It's a new year, and just like last year, I wanted to ask God to give me word for the new year, to guide me, to inspire me, and to be a theme for me. I've been thinking about this for a coup… Read More
2013-01-01 15:32
I just got back from the Christmas outreach service put on by the local church I attend here in Taiwan, during which I started putting this post together in my mind.8. Expect variety, a LOT… Read More
2012-04-27 04:40
Well, the day is here. There's no more dreading, avoiding or bemoaning to be done. I'm 30, flirty, and thriving, (not thirty, hurting, and crying)This has been a difficult milestone for… Read More
2012-04-26 15:22
The birthday celebrations have begun...on Monday night my class got me a cake, on Wednesday and Thursday I had birthday meals with friends. Tomorrow I have class in Hualian with a birthday d… Read More
2012-04-26 15:21
So I was browsing Amazon looking for some fun stuff for my Kindle last night when I came across a book about turning 30..it seems I'm not the only one who has a mid- (quarter?) life crisis w… Read More
2012-04-18 14:17
One of my 30 before 30 goals was to do more hiking in Yilan. There are so many amazing hiking trails around here, and many I didn't even know about before. The first thing I did was make a l… Read More
2012-02-28 13:27
I've been home for almost a month now, and when people ask me "How was Thailand?" I say, "Great!" The weather was perfect. The food was amazing. The bargains were cheap.Evening entertai… Read More
2012-01-31 11:52
Maybe this post needs to start slightly before I made it to Singapore. I guess it should start with the chicken...the one who wanted to cross the road....or should I say freeway… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Recently there has been a lot of bad news coming my way.In the past few weeks there was news of two sudden deaths from afar.It is really hard to grieve when you are not there with everyone e… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
With only 10 days until I return home, I've been thinking with much anticipation about the friends I'll be meeting this summer. I've got some amazing friends and family back home whom I only… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
So I don't think many people are still following this blog, especially now that we have Facebook, which admittedly, is one of the reasons my blog started to peter out. Increased privacy, gre… Read More
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