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Floating Grass and Jungle Horns
Hi. My name is Verity, and my favorite thing to do is go swimming in the river with all my friends. I also enjoy playing soccer, bumping a volleyball back and forth, sitting around and talking, and oh, I really enjoy holding babies. Other things I enjoy are playing in…
Thermometer or Thermostat?
As most kids do, I like to play, and I have learned that even in play, you can make a difference and influence those around you to have better behavior, or you can change your behavior and behave like them. In other words, you can be a thermometer that adjusts…
Church on a Bed
“I want to come here every week for church!” 6-year-old River exclaimed. River was wet from head to toe, with little drips of water running down his legs and pooling around his feet. His clothes were as soggy as he was, but he didn’t mind. We had our Sabbath Bible…
When a Drawing Speaks
“Arlene, your school is going to hold a fete day,” my mother said. A fete day is an exciting community celebration that combines traditions and culture with modern fun and activities, including tasty food, colorful dances and games like archery. I was happy because we did not have to pay…
A Podcast and Bloopers
Hi, this is Adela. My family and I have lived in Thailand for 6 years. Every 3 years, we go back to the States for a 4-month furlough. On our last furlough, while we were at the AFM office in Michigan, Mr. James (the Communications Director) asked us to record…
Buses, Trains and Shinkansen
Have you ever heard of a Shinkansen? It is a bullet train that goes about 175 miles per hour. Some go up to 200 mph. The ride is exciting because it is so fast. Some things I see out the window pass me like a blur. But riding the Shinkansen…
Beetles, Bows and Arrows
Hi, I’m Christian, another missionary kid. I want to tell you a little about how different life is here in the land of mosquitoes, floating grass and tropical insects. Here are a few of my favorite memories. One time I saw this huge green beetle. It was really cool because…
Ojizō-san
Every day when I walk to school, I see a big box with something inside it—an image made of rock, usually with a red bib and a white face. Have you ever seen something like this? It is an altar with a rock figure called Ojizō-san, a Japanese spiritual guardian.…
Gogodala Life and Big Canoes
Hi. My name is Evangeline, and I am a missionary kid. I like to play soccer and volleyball with my friends. My chores include dishes and laundry. Like many other children, I have homeschool studies to do as well. I have a little Gogodala sister who is about four years…
Our Dear Eve
“Dad!” Eve shouted. “I want to go to Cyrus and Esther’s house. It’s so fun there. Their kids don’t have to go to school or wake up so early.” Chazbar looked at her with a somewhat impatient face. “That’s because you always visit them on the weekend. No one has…