Samuel Zwemer, as quoted by Dick Brogden, writes, “Frequent set- backs and apparent failure never disheartened the real pioneer. Occasional martyrdoms are only a fresh incentive. Opposition is a stimulus to greater activity. Great victory has never been possible without great sacrifice.… Does it really matter how many die or how much money we spend … Continue reading Resilience: The enduring pioneer
One week ago today. How does time go so slow and so fast all at once? We still experience the occasional tremor, often in the middle of the night, but we are back in our home, back in our third floor flat as if nothing has happened. And yet, as we put things back on … Continue reading The New Normal; a week since Nepal’s earthquake
Today marks the fourth day since the earthquake in Nepal hit. We as a family, our team members, and the Nepali people are still trying to process all that has happened. Emotionally it is hard to digest. We were spared great loss and damage in much of our immediate area, and yet within minutes of … Continue reading In the wake of Nepal’s tragedy
It’s the morning after Easter here in Nepal, and as I sit here and write this Ransom is laying by my side, still fussy with a new onslaught of symptoms (post stomach bug the night before last). Suffice it to say the bug has *ahem* moved south. Our Easter has been quite different than what … Continue reading Easter Overseas
Maybe it’s the season, maybe it’s the new candles that make the house smell and feel warm and cozy, maybe it’s the cold with the nights and days spent snuggling with my boy (and larger boy) under a down blanket, maybe it’s new friendships, and the hope of meaningful conversations to come over chiya, but … Continue reading How deep the Father’s love….
A bit of what we’ve been up to these days. After making it through the summer rush from Humla, to HIP, and back to Humla again, we’ve had a bit of time to settle down in Kathmandu and enjoy just being here. Dane and I have continued our language classes and though some days we … Continue reading A bit of day-to-day
I have been astounded by God’s goodness. This trip posed several challenges, most of which centered around weather. We waited five days for a flight in to Simikot, waking up at 4 am morning after morning in hopes that the weather would clear. On our way home, we had the same experience. Morning after morning … Continue reading Reflections on our 2nd Humla trek
Some images from our trek through the Humla district of Nepal. This is one of the highest districts in the country. Most of the people live between 10,000 and 16,000 ft elevation. We started in Simikot, where we flew in, and trekked on foot through several villages, topping out in elevation around 12,500 ft in … Continue reading Humla Trek
Recently arriving home from our trek in Humla, it comes to my attention certain things for which I find myself most ardently grateful for. They proceed as follows, strictly in relation to our life here in Nepal: 1. Toilets. Now, you may be thinking to yourself, why toilets? Let me tell you, after spending two … Continue reading On Gratitude
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