Postcards from Far Away
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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.
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