I am in the missions section of the library inventory (saved for volunteers and I know it is tedious). There was a lot going on with school being out. An entire new family in the neighborhood made their first visit, all females with head scarves. I lost track of each story but stumbled on some…
Author: Pam
Another Great Day at the Library
There are always baby strollers on the trains/busses along with those shopping carts that older ladies use. That requires a lot of shuffling at each stop as people hop on and off. (This might be a long one so skip if your day is busy.) There were two young dads with the cutest babies and…
How Bad Are We?
The only happy people on the train today were the musicians. They always begin with a dirge, pick up the pace with something cheerful, then walk around with a donation cup. I like reliable things and instead of a train every seven minutes, they came every 30 minutes and were so crowded – no explanation…
A Tribute to Cousin Susie
My cousin Susie passed away, unexpectedly, last month. I think it was September 16, 2024. I had arrived in Prague on the 9th and had made very exciting plans to see her in December, in the Baltimore area, enroute to home near Seattle. Susie was my age and I expected to grow old together. Not…
God Thinks You’re Cute
Ministry friends, Steve and Debbie, recently shared with me a picture of being in God’s will. It might not be a point on a map (as we normally think) but a four-sided paddock. I’m further thinking of God’s will as having some fluid qualities. Not sure I yet have a picture of that in my…
Second Best
I’m asking God for something better but really went sideways with a bus diversion. What is it this time? I passed the stop from last week and trusted the app. I noticed the interesting bakery from last week – hey – a landmark is a landmark! When I hopped off the recommended stop it said…
Bikes and Braces
The sun was out most of the day so bikes were more plentiful than usual. Another observation, on the train or bus I see bikes (some collapsible) and teens galore wearing those teeth-straightening gadgets – braces. I don’t know anything about health and dental care here but suspect the dental care is affordable? Most of…
Here Comes the Bus – Not
Live and learn. Last week they said Zelensky was the traffic diversion and today it was Biden? I had a wonderful time with new friends but have not yet navigated nite-time buses. My goal is to be in before sundown when traveling abroad. Oops! The details would bore you but the schedule said next bus…
On the Street Where You Work
What is the difference between a Roma gypsy art student and a mandolin-playing old gypsy guy? There is none in reaching people before the Lord returns. I had boasted about an art outreach in 2023 in the foothills near Shkoder, Albania, where YWAM missions people, John and Mary serve. They were kind to let me…
What Is Turkish Pizza?
I know what it is. It is a good idea that just may help you make it in a new country where you lack language and skills. It is innovation that helps us survive changing times. I saw the sign from a bus or train today and may not try it but applaud the effort….