Hi, I’m Nicole, and I write this blog. I became a missionary kid at twelve years old, when my parents, four younger siblings, and I moved to… Read more “About the Blogger”
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War Stories – Mid February, 2022
Twenty years ago, we “adopted” Babushka into our family. It started as a job; she cooked for us three days a week. But it wasn’t long before… Read more “War Stories – Mid February, 2022”
War Stories – February, 2022
At first the emails came occasionally. The US State Department recommended all American citizens leave Ukraine, due to “increased threats of Russian military action.” Josh and I… Read more “War Stories – February, 2022”
Connecting Through Stories
We connect with stories. We place ourselves in another person’s shoes. Stories help us empathize. Along the journey of this war in Ukraine, the stories are uncountable.… Read more “Connecting Through Stories”
Did Ukraine ask for this?
Did Ukraine’s government ask for this? A woman recently told me that she was confused about the truth, that she doesn’t know what to believe. Someone in… Read more “Did Ukraine ask for this?”
Raising Missionary Kids
My back hit the cement with a sickening thud, and tears instantly filled my eyes. My arms and legs sprawled around me, and I took mental stock of… Read more “Raising Missionary Kids”
The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere
It’s been a long time since I felt the need to be part of the “in” group. As a natural people-pleaser, I appreciate how the craving for… Read more “The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere”
11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips
Short term mission trips can be a great – or a terrible – experience. For everyone involved. As a high school and college student, I was part… Read more “11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips”
Missionary Sales Reports
A friend recently asked, “What are some fruits you’ve seen in ministry the past years?” This question made me reflect, not just on specific fruits from the… Read more “Missionary Sales Reports”
Sorry I’m Such a Slacker
I’ve been a slacker the past month and haven’t posted. At all. Sorry, Friends! I know you’re like us – life gets chaotic at times. We struggle… Read more “Sorry I’m Such a Slacker”
Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally
I was twelve. An American pre-teen recently transported from my Indiana comfort zone to a village in Ukraine. In 1995, my first impressions of the village were… Read more “Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally”
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