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”
Tag: culture
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”
Old New Year in Ukraine
Snow clung to tree branches and metal roofs in the rural Ukrainian village where my parents live. I had just arrived from the States for a holiday… Read more “Old New Year in Ukraine”
What if I don’t measure up?
Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? I do. Sometimes I compare myself, my family, and our lifestyle to other missionaries. Not sure comparing is… Read more “What if I don’t measure up?”
Border Crossings and Personal Bubbles
We pulled our car up to the Ukrainian border station and stepped into the brisk morning air. My breath billowed out in front of me and I… Read more “Border Crossings and Personal Bubbles”
Dealing with Cancer on the Mission Field
What do you do when you’re faced with health problems, whether yours or a loved one’s? I’m sure you can relate to me on some level – I get… Read more “Dealing with Cancer on the Mission Field”
Parenting is a Cultural Thing
I moved to Ukraine when I was twelve years old. For more than twenty years, Ukraine has been “home.” Even at times when I’ve lived in the… Read more “Parenting is a Cultural Thing”
Take a walk with me in L’viv
My family has lived in L’viv for two and a half years, and I’ve decided it’s one of the most interesting and beautiful cities you could possibly… Read more “Take a walk with me in L’viv”
Exploring the Concept of Home – Musings of a Missionary Kid
Image by Delfina de la Rúa Fotografía via Unsplash You might be a missionary kid if… You frequently can’t think of a word in your native language, and… Read more “Exploring the Concept of Home – Musings of a Missionary Kid”
L’viv – A New Ukraine for Me
The first time I visited L’viv (long before we moved here), I came to a distinct understanding that Dnipropetrovsk and L’viv could be in two different countries,… Read more “L’viv – A New Ukraine for Me”
