Naming Both

Five days before the wedding, the mother of the groom dies from wounds sustained in a car accident. Reeling in shock, the family adds another event to their already full week: a funeral. On Friday, they bury their mother; on Saturday, they add a daughter-in-law.  I heard this tragic story of friends-of-friends years ago, and […]

Connection Groups: Sept-Nov 2021 FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions about Connection Groups. 1. What are Connection Groups? Connection Groups are online small groups for women living cross-culturally. Unlike talking to friends back home where you have to explain so much of your life, when you sign up for a CG, you are joining a small group […]

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