In Search of Sanuk and Bangkok’s Refugees

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Refugees. It’s so easy to forget. To get caught up in the daily routine of life. It’s easy to worry about oneself. It’s hard to remember the pain. The sadness. The desperation. The need. Yet, that is not the whole story. There is faith, joy, … [Read more...]

Who Knew My Last Day, Would Be My Best Day!

Who knew my last day, would be my best day?! For the last 2.5 days, I have been volunteering here in Bangkok. My days have been filled with refugee visits, playing with street kids, eating amazing food and sharing moments with some fabulous friends … [Read more...]

They Call Me Auntie

"No. You cannot visit.""Really? Why not?""We didn't see letter until this morning. Too late!""We've been faxing you for days. Can you please let us in today?""Boss won't let us."I was starting to grovel. After begging mercilessly … [Read more...]

The Pick-Me-Up That I Needed

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When the plane touched down in Bangkok this afternoon, I was hit by complete and utter exhaustion. Three days of staying up until 2 or 3 a.m. and waking up at 7 a.m had finally caught up with me. As I walked off the plane and into the terminal, all I … [Read more...]

Are You in Bangkok? Can You Help?

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At first, I wasn't sure if I would post a short plea for help on this blog, but the more I thought about, the more convinced I was that I could reach a bigger audience. Here's the thing. I need your help.If you're a regular reader of this blog, … [Read more...]

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