Moving Overseas with Children: Inevitable Losses & Surprising Gains
Jul 1, 2019 11:43:54 AM Sarah Rymer Bangladesh, Children, Families, Life, Living Overseas, Love, Culture, community
For nearly a year before our family moved overseas, my mind was constantly processing the losses my young children would soon experience.
Giving Birth Overseas. . .One of My Best Decisions
Jun 3, 2019 1:27:19 PM Sarah Rymer China, Children, Families, Life, Living Overseas, community
The first time I walked into JinXiNanFang Hospital I was eight weeks pregnant.
Fun Reading for Cross-Cultural Understanding
May 22, 2018 2:22:30 PM Sarah Rymer Families, Hope, Life, Living Overseas
While reading books on anthropology and history can give insights into cross-cultural living, it is much more fun to read novels that deal with these same issues.
Honor the Grief, Honor the Goodbye
May 15, 2018 12:46:16 PM Sarah Rymer Families, Hope, Life, Living Overseas
“Make sure you say goodbye” I text these words to my youngest son, followed by “It’s important to say your goodbyes.”
The Strength of Refugee Women
May 8, 2018 1:30:15 PM Sarah Rymer Families, Hope, interesting people, Life, Living Overseas
War steals and destroys life. Refugee women give and build life.
The Rewards of Moving Overseas with Children
Apr 24, 2018 1:47:53 PM Sarah Rymer Families, Hope, Life, Living Overseas
Recently, I sat with a young friend over tea. She and her husband are moving overseas in a few months with their precious baby girl. As she shared her thoughts, fears and excitement, the memories of our first overseas move with children began to flood back.
Conquering the Fear of Moving Overseas
Mar 13, 2018 12:46:57 PM Sarah Rymer Children, Families, Living Overseas, Tips, Culture
A Librarian's Picks for Children and Young Adult Reading
Feb 27, 2018 12:01:44 PM Sarah Rymer Children, Families, Living Overseas, Tips, Culture
Keeping Confident As You Face The Unknown
Feb 13, 2018 12:54:19 PM Sarah Rymer Children, Families, Hope, Life, Living Overseas, Tips, travel, Culture
Utilizing the Department of State Travel Resources
Feb 6, 2018 11:04:28 AM Sarah Rymer Children, Families, Living Overseas, Tips, travel, Technology
The State Department of the United States has numerous resources and programs that can help make traveling and living overseas safer and keep you informed about what is happening in the country where you are traveling or living.