Miracles and Blessings
It was a miracle. Danny had always been a challenge. We understood. He endured years of abandonment, neglect, and abuse before he came to...
Susan Brown
- Dec 9, 2020
- 6 min
He is Our Strength, Our Song
The pickup rounded the corner onto our property – and what I saw in the back almost made me cry with joy.
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Susan Brown
- Nov 13, 2020
- 6 min
A Taste of Paradise
A guttural, outraged growl suddenly shattered the peace of the seaside. The lighter feminine voices screamed and the little ones...
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Susan Brown
- Oct 13, 2020
- 4 min
New House, New Opportunities
Home at last! We are finally moved in and mostly settled in our new building. What a joy it is to have all the kids and activities close...
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Susan Brown
- Sep 10, 2020
- 4 min
Working and Waiting
Home dedication ceremony. I slung the heavy, wet blanket over the clothesline and stretched my aching arms. This was load number 12 of...
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Susan Brown
- Jul 22, 2020
- 7 min
Back to Work with Joyful Hearts
The blinding rain fell in heavy sheets of water. It's like standing beneath a waterfall, I thought as I slogged through the mud to the...
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Susan Brown
- Jun 13, 2020
- 5 min
Heading Back to Normal
“Can I have this, Grandma?” one of the kids asked, holding up a pair of snazzy sunglasses. “Sure,” I replied cheerfully. “But you will...
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Susan Brown
- Apr 18, 2020
- 6 min
Grace in Troublesome Times
“The spider I saw in the kitchen was as big as the palm of my hand!” I exclaimed. Molly wasn’t impressed. “Lahu people like to eat them,”...
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Susan Brown
- Mar 23, 2020
- 6 min
Reaching Out from Home
The smoke hangs in the air like a heavy fog, hiding the sun and making it difficult to breathe. The slash and burn agriculture at this...
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Susan Brown
- Mar 13, 2020
- 5 min
Progress and Updates
I carefully stepped around the pungent piles of pig manure. Next time we come, I vowed silently, I will bring a shovel and at least clear...
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Susan Brown
- Feb 26, 2020
- 6 min
Let the Little Children Come Unto Me
They swarmed in, clutching their coloring contest pages and grinning in anticipation. It was English Camp day, and we had more than 100...
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Susan Brown
- Feb 5, 2020
- 5 min
Life -- Full and Overflowing!
Faster than a speeding bullet. No, not Superman, but our lives. Some seasons of life are waiting seasons. Even here in Thailand, we...
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Susan Brown
- Jan 11, 2020
- 5 min
New Year -- New Blessings
“HOW many people are coming?” I asked in disbelief. “They said 100,” Nora answered. We had heard that some people from a nearby village...
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Susan Brown
- Dec 8, 2019
- 6 min
News and Updates
“Grandma, I’m sorry for yesterday,” she said. Her eyes were soft and a little abashed and her tentative smile was sweet. Best of all, she...
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Susan Brown
- Jul 25, 2019
- 4 min
Full House – Full Hearts
I looked with surprise and some dismay at the bright pink tent. It was a very nice tent, but its location was troublesome. “Um. We...
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Susan Brown
- Jun 8, 2019
- 7 min
Trials and Blessings
I was going to fall. The tires skidded in the soft dirt on the shoulder and slid sideways. Desperately I tried to regain control of my...
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Susan Brown
- May 18, 2019
- 3 min
Answers to Prayer!
More updates are coming soon, but I wanted to make sure everyone knows about our big news. Here is Paul’s latest newsletter in case you...
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Susan Brown
- Apr 25, 2019
- 4 min
Taking a Deep Breath — Ready to Plunge In
“Why did they think this was a good idea?” I muttered. I stopped to catch my breath and looked with dismay at the steep path still...
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Susan Brown
- Apr 13, 2019
- 5 min
Moving On and Moving In
Sweat dripped into my eyes as I bent down to open yet another box. I sighed. Why was this move more difficult than the others, I...
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