Author Archives: Brittany

I’m sitting in a 12th story room overlooking a harbor in the New Territories just north of Hong Kong Island. I have a mug of hot coffee in my hand with Psalm 1:1-3 elegantly scrawled into the ceramic across the side.  … Continue reading →

The word is… Hong Kong is now on my immediate itinerary. Instead of flying home with the rest of my family next week as I originally planned, I’m flying directly from California to China. That was a surprise. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

I’m writing from a friend’s house in Pasadena, California (at 3 o’clock in the morning no less). I’ve been really busy here but I love California. The past few days have been precious reminders that differences shouldn’t separate people.  Does this … Continue reading →

She was chasing her dream on a ship in the Atlantic.  The sun was beating down on metal and flesh and reflecting off the crystal waves.  Jo wanted to push the sweat-drenched strands of hair from her eyes but fought … Continue reading →

Recital’s tonight and I’m somewhere else.  I cleaned my black dress, picked out the perfect jewelry, and went to rehearse at the hall where the recital is going to be held.  I’ve gone through all the motions and emotions necessary … Continue reading →

You never know what a day holds, even if it seems perfectly normal. Usually, one will think about a million thoughts while going through the dailies; some of those thoughts pertain to the mundane, others pertain to future hopes and … Continue reading →

Like it or not, you were different from day one.  You got your dad’s eyes and your mom’s nose and we won’t even ask about the rest.  We all think that’s no big deal; it’s just who you are.  However, … Continue reading →