Growing up cross culturally

We are happily settled in. The transition to the new school was a
breeze. Kids have INSTANTLY made friends there. I think it's because
most of the students are from the same "TRIBE" as Tyler and Cameron:
ministry kids that have been raised in a country (or countries) that
aren't the country they hold a passport for. They have a lot of things
in common that wasn't true in the local schools where many of their
classmates had never been outside of the city... It's cute to hear them
talking to the new friends they are making. Sharing their travel adventures.
Comparing notes about their adventures and what kind of ministry their
parents do.
Cameron showed me a worksheet he'd done in class.
They were told to use the entire alphabet to name things that you eat.
His list included:
R = rambutans (a south east asian fruit),
S = squid,
F = frog legs,
D= dumplings,
Y = yakult (a Japanese yogurt drink)

All these things are normal to him!

Hall from 2nd storey

Hall from 2nd storey
Originally uploaded by K!Mberly.

I have to pinch myself walking around our new home. God has indeed poured out blessing underserved on us here. If you've seen the "before" pictures, I'm posting a couple of "after" my Minor Missionary Makeover.

Lessons from being a Traveler

T.S. Elliot said, “We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all
our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place
for the first time.”

Chesterton stated, “The whole object of travel is not to set foot
on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a
foreign land.”

Snagged these off of Joe Handley's last letter from Turkey.
Want to read his great report about what they've learned in a year of living there? Hmm. I'll have to get that link another time...

it's time for a party!
we've recently moved to
a new place with a spectacular view
and we want to celebrate
God's goodness and
the birthday of our
adopted homeland
with our growing
garden of friends.

can you join us for a housewarming on national day?
august 9th, open house

3pm to midnight

teresaville 1007 lower delta road #23-04

bring some food to munch on, or some drinks
+ a potted plant

what?? why?
because we want to build a little garden to represent the dear friends
we've been making these past 5 years in singapore!

we've a few balconies
from which we'll be able to see the fireworks!
There's also a swimming pool in case you want to take a dip.



sms your rsvp 98396965 (K!M) if you can come.