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Postcards from Far Away

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Reads 173
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Parts 4
Time 34m

What if you could spend a night in Jakarta with the real life Crazy Rich Asians? 

Or visit an island where automobiles have been banned for over 100 years? 

Or even hike to a samurai's castle at night? 

What if you didn't have to do any of this alone?

While never lacking in adventure, the life of a foreign service worker can be lonely at times. Written on the road, these letters to my friends are about the precious connections I make with strangers while in the field and the worlds I wish my friends could experience with me. Some of these connections last well beyond the initial meeting; others, only for the moment. 

Throughout my 10 year career, God has taught me that I'm never really alone. I will always be surrounded with companionship and love -  I just need to give up my expectations of what that looks like and let God surprise me.All Rights Reserved

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