Years before our family’s feet ever walked this patch of earth, Hands had gone before to make a home for girls on it. And hearts, both afar and present, had loved the treasures within. {note the before} Then, there was dust in the air and the sound of bulldozers at dinner. Days later, a road [...]
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Post Disclaimer: Admittedly, any of us could walk away from a post like the following and want to argue. ”Isn’t this an ‘emergency,’ too? Do we all have to give our money away? Should you drive yourself into a state of emergency trying to solve the emergency?” I get it, I do. But, sometimes, I [...]
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“Language is power.” -Matt in a conversation about how vulnerable we feel because of our current language barrier “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” – book of James, Bible Thailand is teaching me to shut-up. Literally, when you can’t speak {very much of} the language, you quickly learn to [...]
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If there’s a video about our life and work here in Thailand that you must take 30 seconds to watch, this is the one. My amazing, photography-video-genius husband stayed up until the wee hours of the morning tweaking this quick and powerful glimpse into our life on Latitude 18. Enjoy. {Click on the photo to [...]
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I watched her tonight out at the orphanage. A five-year-old body and a twenty-something-soul, though the age on her legal papers claims ten. She ran out, clutching a blue worn bear. It was the quality of stuffed animals handed over at a fair after winning a 50- cent game of darts. But, she doesn’t care, because it is hers. And an older girl takes it away. [...]
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I never gave much thought to birthdays before . . . But then I was able to celebrate on Saturday with girls who seldom, if ever, get individually recognized. And as I blew up balloons, I was struck by the harsh reality of life for an orphan. What must it do to a little girl’s heart to never [...]
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I’ve watched my husband work for hours in front of his laptop these last three days. Mostly at night, after the kids are in bed and the general quiet descends. Choosing photos. Smoothing away teenage acne. Adjusting color tones. Capturing in utmost the beauty that already resides. He was able to photograph each of the [...]
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In an effort to save on stamps and have a virtual “coffee date” with the people that give generously so that we can be here, we’ve posted this short video message from our back porch. If you’d like to give financially to our ministry here in Thailand, you can make your tax-deductible gifts here at [...]
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Sorry if I am overloading you with slide shows, but here is another group of pictures from the month of May. Included are photos of several projects — draining the fish pond, leveling the property, tiling the kitchen and girls’ rooms, laying brick for a driveway, a fun swim-outing. And, of course, lots of pictures [...]
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“Look, I am about to do something new. Now it begins to happen. Do you not recognize it? Yes, I will make a road in the desert and paths in the wilderness.” {Isaiah 43:19} . . . and p.s., yes, that is, indeed, me saying “woo, doggie” on the above clip.
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Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. -edward everett Matt got the opportunity today to be a small part of a new path in a young woman’s life. He didn’t introduce her to the man she will marry, and he didn’t get her a dream job. But he did help enroll [...]
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ALifeOverseas.com / LauraParkerBlog.com.
My family is living overseas in Thailand, where my husband is directing a Christian Humanitarian Foundation. This blog is the honest recording of our journey– squatty potties and all. 
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Destined Traveler.
Mentoring Young Adults, Hosting Teams, Educating about Human Trafficking.
