a poem by colleague Sarah Gerig When I move between worlds my coffee always tastes bad. I open the coffeemaker to dump in my grounds, just like I did in my other world. But my scoop is new — larger and deeper — and I have to mentally adjust. But Read more…
We’re behind on getting news out, but we’re starting a furlough/home assignment year. Part of the news issue is that we’re much in need of rest. So if you haven’t heard from us, please don’t take it personally; most haven’t. So we’re trying to get some rest, but can’t seem Read more…
by Anna Rasmussen (TCK 16 years old) To all the friends I’ve left behindTo let you know, you’re on my mind… I met you once; instant friends.I had to leave; friendship ends. I know I’ll see you face to faceIn a different time, a different place And you will tell Read more…
We were blessed to be able to be physically present for the wedding of Kim’s brother John Oct 21, 2022. We took a thousand pictures and videos, and obviously can’t fit them all here. We want to share a dozen or so for those who didn’t get to attend with Read more…
What started as a normal PE class on the morning of September 20, ended as a significant event in the life of our second son Joel. Every few weeks the class learns about and plays a different sport. This was their second day learning about the sport called rugby. Joel Read more…
This is a post for my engineer friends. I took a shower this morning for the first time in days, because couldn’t figure this thing out. This is my second stay in this compound; before I stayed in a flat that had a nice hot water system, I think from Read more…
It has obviously been too long since we have blogged (8 months of silence here is likely a record for us). So what has gone unrecorded in 2022? In January, James navigated passports, visas and international airports on his own for the first time to spend a month at Christmas Read more…
I’m not sure if missionary construction is more or less well known than missionary linguistics, but they are likely both a bit of a mashup for most people. I took this picture on my way home last week (stuck in holiday traffic, plenty of time to get the shot…) as Read more…
Our choir, Sunday morning after Christmas. This group has been a blessing to us in the ups and downs of the last couple years. Totally coincidence that our robes match the children’s Christmas program poster (which Kim made…😅) Smiles are courtesy of Anna, whose drama made us laugh. 🙃 Merry Read more…
After far too much drama and work on everyone’s part, James made it home for Christmas! Thanks so much for your prayers. For now, we’re busy working and resting, but wanted to tease our Christmas card, and wish you a merry Christmas!