Blueprints in the sand
I’m a planner. I enjoy sorting items, putting things together and planning. I want to be prepared and minimize any potential surprises. I do not like changes in the plan and will think of every possible scenario and a way…
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My date with an 88 year old man
This was unlike any other day. I didn’t have to work like I normally would and I had time to do whatever I wanted. The hardest part in this-I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I knew I had…
Haven’t you got a boyfriend yet?
Today I went to get a Thai Lemon Tea from the tea vendor next to my work. We started talking and today he seemed to speak to me differently. A little bit in the conversation he asked “Haven’t you got…
This is why I am here!
This weekend I was blessed to see a Karen Hilltribe, the home of two women who currently work with us. It was a LOOOOONG journey, one we did not think we would make (9 hours of windy and very bumpy…
Why Teacher Liz, Why?
I’ve been reflecting on my last few years serving in Thailand and I am amazed. The Lord has brought so many beautiful people across my path. I was blessed to walk along side of them and to hear their…
Peace with a Piece
So many times in our life we ask God “Why?” We do not understand the bigger picture and call out to our Daddy. I have found with time that “Why?” isn’t the question I should be asking; instead, I should…
Merry Christmas . . . What does that mean?
It is very different living in a country where 95-98% of the people have never heard of Jesus. On Christmas morning I went to my usual Thai Tea Vender, Koon Goong and I said “Merry Chistmas”, looking confused he replied…
About Me
Swadee Ka! (Hello) My name is Elizabeth, though many people call me Liz. I am currently a missionary serving in Northern Thailand with Lighthouse in Action to help women and children in need. Lighthouse in Action has 3 main areas…
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What I love about Thai Culture: Respect & Honor, Generosity, People My previous blog in Thailand: lizolson.wordpress.com My World Race blog: LizOlson.theworldrace.org
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