We pray this finds you well. As many of you know, one of the biggest concerns on the Global stage is the Corona Virus and its continued spread. We have been healthy and well although we see the effects of the virus on Thailand’s economy and people. A few days ago, it was recommended by...Read More
Is it just me or does it feel surreal to be living in the year 2020? I remember growing up that anything past the year 2000 seemed so far into the future. Yet here we are two decades into the 21st century! At the turn of the New Year I felt the need to take...Read More
I have worship music playing in the background as I write this. The constant hearing of truth and praises of God does something to my spirit. I find that when things are quiet, the verses of those songs as well as verses from the Bible play through my mind easily. It uplifts me and reminds...Read More
The last two months have flown by. Despite our daily challenges, we continue to be assured of God’s calling for us to be in Thailand and greatly enjoy the work we do. God is on the move and using ZOE in so many ways. Here are some of the amazing things God is doing. Recently,...Read More
So I turned 49 this month. It’s strange because that number just does not fit the way I feel. In some ways, I still feel like I’m 25; but my body is definitely feeling the truth of the years. Even so, I wouldn’t trade the experiences and life I’ve lived. I don’t wish I was...Read More
We arrived back in Chiang Mai, Thailand, last week and are back at ZOE although still recovering a bit from some jet lag. As we began our 36-hour return journey, it felt very strange to me. Leaving Honolulu this time felt like we were leaving for the first time all over again. I think it...Read More
As I write this, there are a flood of emotions that are coursing through me. It’s my mom’s birthday. She would have been 87 years old today. I miss her. God has been so good as He continues to minister to me in my grief. I have so much to be thankful for. This year...Read More
Twenty years ago today I said, “I do,” to the love of my life! What did we do for our 20th Anniversary? Well, the day started out at 4am when we woke up to get ready to be at Immigration by 5:30 to get our new visa. Molly (our fur baby) was confused by the...Read More
It’s been just about 10 months serving here in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and I find myself a different person. But I am just coming to realize this. Simpson, as part of his role here at ZOE will need to be gone overnight for maybe 2-3 days at a time. In the last two months he’s...Read More
We have officially passed our six-month mark here in Chiang Mai! The months seem to have flown by. They have been full of God refining and growing us, and deepening our faith. At the end of January ZOE welcomed an amazing short term missionary team from the States. These brothers and sisters are so full...Read More
