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Silent Witness

Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [163] | Comments [4]

A quick word from Danny on the goings on here in Vietnam...We are on the other side of some very jammed packed days, bouncing from city to village.  Today was a relaxing day in the city of Ho Chi Minh, taking in the sites and sounds while resting up ... Read more >


Only Visitors

Friday, 9 Jul 2010 | Views [137]

I (Ben) have been reminder of an important fact Anicka and I heard from the people at Dry Bones in Denver. "We do not bring Jesus to people as if he where in our backpack and He were not previously there. Jesus has come before us in every place ... Read more >


So Why Are Oxcarts So Interesting to me?

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010 | Views [170] | Comments [1]

There's just soemthing cool about an oxcart. Maybe it's that you don't need to be in a hurry, or dodge the never ending parade of scooters. Maybe it's the idea that they were the very first pickup truck. I don't really know, but it brings out something ... Read more >


The Universal Language of Compassion

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010 | Views [390] | Comments [7]

Unfortunately, I (Ben) often find myself to be focused on lack.  The things that I don't have or the things I don't have to give.  These things are not limited to possessions, they are often the less concrete things like love, mercy, encouragement, ... Read more >


No tickie, No laundry!

Tuesday, 6 Jul 2010 | Views [128]

Wow, the flight from DFW to LAX was awsome! While we were waiting, the ticket agents announced they needed someone to take the exit rows. Howard let me know this, so I went up to the desk. They said they already had it taken care of. I asked if they ... Read more >


So far, so good!

Monday, 5 Jul 2010 | Views [117] | Comments [2]

Happy to report that ALL members of the team arrived safely in Vietnam.  Ben and I arrived late last night and had a relatively painless trip through customs, were picked up by Anna (Lou)at the airport and brought to the lovely AN AN Hotel.  We pretty ... Read more >


The Return of Underwear Man?

Thursday, 1 Jul 2010 | Views [189] | Comments [1]

Well, weird as it may seem, I sure hope to see Underwear Man when we get to Saigon in a few days!  He is a great source of interest and fun...not only because of his under outfits :), but also because he has many activities keeping him busy on top of ... Read more >

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Vagabonds on the go

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010 | Views [146] | Comments [2]

Ben & Anicka here!  We will be joining the main part of the group in Vietnam from our current location: Portland, Oregon. On our departure date we will have been in OR for exactly 4 months.  During this time we have built quite a community of friends ... Read more >


So what do you know, the name Dan, tranlates in Vietnamese to Stretch....

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010 | Views [105] | Comments [1]

As of this minute, we're 105 hours till take off for Saigon, Vietnam. Then it will be right at 20 hours of actual flight time, not counting the time to change planes. then for the next 12 days my official missionary name will be: Stretch! God will no ... Read more >


One week away...

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010 | Views [96]

We are leaving a week from today!! I just bought some clothes today for the kids at Grace School. I hope they enjoy the things that I picked out.  I think the thing I am looking the most forward to is visiting the orphanage, and delivering rice to the ... Read more >


17 days and counting!

Thursday, 17 Jun 2010 | Views [212] | Comments [1]

We are quickly approaching our departure to the country to Viet Nam. We are excited about what God has in store for us! We would love for you to follow our blog as we are in Asia. We would appreciate it if you would partner with us and pray for safety, ... Read more >

 

 

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