As we begin May...

By Michelle Ferguson -
In just a few hours, Josh and I and our staff member Jock will leave for the airport to meet Rick Sawczuk and Scott Lang from Everett, WA. We’ll pick them up and then head up the northern part of the country to visit the home that New Life sponsors. This is fun for me on multiple levels, both the chance for Josh and I to get to spend time with people from home, and it will also mark my first time to this particular orphan home!

(And as I enter my nostalgic Cambodia season, it is especially enjoyable for me to drive through the Cambodian countryside :)

In other news, my husband is an amazing photographer :) I love that he does such a beautiful job of capturing our time here. I wanted to share a few of my favorites that he has taken during this season.









Also, I have been following along with this group's current trip to India and it is incredible to hear their stories if you have time.

Comments

Emily said…
Those ARE fabulous photos! My new dream is to become a great photographer... but cameras are expensive, so I'll just do the best with what I have now. Thanks for sharing the lovely pics.
May 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Anna said…
the last photo with a mom & her baby behind the lines of landmines is haunting. great pics!
May 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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