I always thought choosing what color I’d wear was an individual right of sorts. I could choose according to my mood, my preferences, my style. But...
Laughing in the Face of Culture Shock (and a giveaway!)
“Culture shock is rarely terminal." Seven years ago we pasted this Paul Hiebert quote on our concrete wall in Cambodia, right next to silly photos of...
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The Language of Culture Shock {Book Club}
Friends I can hardly contain myself, guess what I wrote in my notes before I knew this week’s theme? “Sounds like Britt-Marie is going through culture shock.” I know,...
Then and Now: Lessons Learned With Culture Shock + Little Lemonies
We just re-entered our host country a few weeks ago after a year-long home assignment (our longest one in almost 9 years). I knew there would be some culture...
The Grove Word Prompt: Welcome to Culture Shock
“Culture shock: A state of anxious confusion experienced by someone exposed to an alien or unfamiliar environment.” American Heritage Dictionary It might...
Have You Seen? {August 18, 2019}
Welcome to Have You Seen? We’ll review last week and share other posts from around the web. Enjoy rest and renewal while you cozy up for some soul-food...
A Letter Welcoming You (Back or For the First Time) {The Grove: Welcome to the Field}
Dear friend, You’re back in your host country. Welcome back! Or maybe you’ve just arrived for the first time. In that case, you are so...
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When the Road is Rocky: A Resource
Today we get to hear from Curtis, the executive director of Godspeed Resource Center (GRC). We hope you will find the information about this valuable resource helpful!...
In Which Britt-Marie Reminds Me of Tom Hanks {Book Club}
How deliciously appropriate that in the week Velvet Ashes says, “Welcome to the field” we can say “Welcome to the Soccer Field!” to Britt-Marie. It goes without saying that...
No Matter What, He is Faithful
Six and half years ago, two wide-eyed girls arrived in Cambodia, full of hopes and dreams and two suitcases apiece. The humidity hit full blast as soon as the...
