I will build you with stones of turquoise...Isaiah 54:11

Many thoughts, ideas, and considerations to start the day. Time and time again I wonder about what I am doing and how it is the result of all the past and a foreshadowing of things to come.

You are being built into something much great than you could ever imagine.


This is the peace that gives me strength.


And below, well these are the pictures and stories that make up some of the recent past.

Traffic in Hanoi, RUSH hour traffic that is

So, since the traffic is a bit trying, it helps if you prepare yourself by looking like a Star Wars storm trooper. Complete with the raincoat that is turquoise blue. How appropriate!

As we finished our TEFL Certification course (we being Carl and I), we went on to our country orienation (we being the LCMS Volunteers). I look forward to sharing more, talking about the last days in Hanoi and the move out to Phu Tho. Now, I am back at the campus of Hung Vuong University and preparing for the start of my classes.