Susan BrownAug 23, 20215 minMiracles and BlessingsIt was a miracle. Danny had always been a challenge. We understood. He endured years of abandonment, neglect, and abuse before he came to...
Susan BrownJun 7, 20214 minChangesThe angry little girl stood beside me with stiff shoulders and a mulish expression on her face. Paul and I were smiling in the picture,...
Susan BrownDec 9, 20206 minHe is Our Strength, Our SongThe pickup rounded the corner onto our property – and what I saw in the back almost made me cry with joy.
Susan BrownNov 13, 20206 minA Taste of ParadiseA guttural, outraged growl suddenly shattered the peace of the seaside. The lighter feminine voices screamed and the little ones...
Susan BrownOct 13, 20204 minNew House, New OpportunitiesHome 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...
Susan BrownSep 10, 20204 minWorking and WaitingHome dedication ceremony. I slung the heavy, wet blanket over the clothesline and stretched my aching arms. This was load number 12 of...
Susan BrownJul 22, 20207 minBack to Work with Joyful HeartsThe 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...
Susan BrownJun 13, 20205 minHeading 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...
Susan BrownApr 18, 20206 minGrace 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,”...
Susan BrownMar 23, 20206 minReaching Out from HomeThe 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...
Susan BrownMar 13, 20205 minProgress and UpdatesI 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...
Susan BrownFeb 26, 20206 minLet the Little Children Come Unto MeThey swarmed in, clutching their coloring contest pages and grinning in anticipation. It was English Camp day, and we had more than 100...
Susan BrownFeb 5, 20205 minLife -- 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...
Susan BrownJan 11, 20205 minNew 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...
Susan BrownDec 8, 20196 minNews 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...
Susan BrownJul 25, 20194 minFull House – Full HeartsI looked with surprise and some dismay at the bright pink tent. It was a very nice tent, but its location was troublesome. “Um. We...
Susan BrownJun 8, 20197 minTrials and BlessingsI 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...
Susan BrownMay 17, 20193 minAnswers 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...
Susan BrownApr 25, 20194 minTaking 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...
Susan BrownApr 12, 20195 minMoving On and Moving InSweat 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...