Floods, security and most importantly friends...

Before I begin to update you on all the APEC dealings,  allow me to update on the recent typhoon and flooding. As of a day ago there is 89 reported... More

Unplanned

 Another unplanned trip to Vietnam. The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) conference has begun, and it was suggested I "should" be... More

She knows my name!

 Todays "journal" is written by long time personal friend, a long time GIBTK "cheerleader" Karla DeSimone. Truly an example of nurturing relationships. She probably (ok does... More

Wanna make God laugh

 Funny how so often when my first response (usually based in self) is no. It was so when I was invited to for the pre-APEC reception. "Thank you but no I just got home..." And so much... More

Guess what?

 Guess what? Yup back in Vietnam already. But before I get to that let me send out my prayers for those affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey. It has been very tough for so many. Also I have to... More

Love teaching love the kids. Suong's story

Read Suong most recent update (I am late getting it out though...) Shes writing about the return of the kids to Dorothea's Project... More

Marked and left a imprint!

Todays the last of journals from our summer youth trip. The first is from a "newcomer" to gibtk. She was introduced... More

Quirky... Fun... imaginative, or just plain gift!

 LOL... Sitting here thinking how do I best describe Hannah. Quirky? Eccentric? Wacky? Special, extraordinary, creative, full of wacky energy, fun... More

My room

Though we are physically home, our hearts are still in SE Asia. I wish all of what GIBTK is involved in... More

So many smiles and tears

 Ending one of most memorable trips. Of course all have been in the past too, LOL. This trip has been a bit... More