International Students are some of the most fun and courageous people on the planet! Last weekend I had the pleasure of serving as conference speaker for the international student Connections Conference for InterVarsity Pacific Region, speaking on "The Gift of Displacement". A few highlights included sledding with mom (who came down from Redding as volunteer), riding on a snow camel, seeing Sarah Akutagawa (with Kota) in action at her last gig with Pacific ISM (we'll miss you!), learning cultural dances from Japan, Thailand, India, and the Congo, and hosting a lunch for TCKs and friends! The Pacific ISM staff are such enthusiastic servants and I felt so much love from the staff and students that extended beautiful hospitality. I ❤ you guys and the beautiful nations you represent!!
