According to the United Nations, a refugee is a person “forced to flee their own country and seek safety in another country.” As we’ve been studying the history of Limassol, we read about Iraqis who have fled their country, whip marks scarring their backs, Israelis on vacation in Cyprus who want to be baptized into Christianity,Continue reading “Refuge”
Author Archives: Kim Hofhiens
Teams
Church History is all about keeping records as we were commanded to do in D&C 21:1. As you can imagine this commandment has been very difficult to keep! Technology is helping us to catch up. The new Unit History Tool (UHT) can be used throughout the year to give a running record of events asContinue reading “Teams”
You serve where?
The map shows Cyprus as a tiny island tucked into the eastern Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by powerful countries and cultures. As you might have guessed, Cyprus has been ruled by such great nations as Egypt, Assyria, Rome, England, France, and the Ottoman Empire, among others. Each left their mark. Even now, Turkey rules overContinue reading “You serve where?”
Yum!
I found this wonderful dish – Cypriot Lentils. You can make this recipe at https://www.christina-soteriou.com/recipes/cypriot-lentils . If you make it from the recipe below, add the cumin and the stock at the same time as the rice. It is Cypriot comfort food and it was wonderful. We needed sustenance! Even though we weren’t 100% weContinue reading “Yum!”
Whew!
Getting ready for the mission is a lot of work. There are the medical requirements, the packing list, the housing arrangements, the final goodbyes, and the last minute training from the MTC. I thought once I stepped on the plane I could rest a bit, but I was in for a rude awakening in Paris.Continue reading “Whew!”
Mission Newsletters
I love getting missionary newsletters, especially Senior missionary letters. The older missionaries describe the work well, but many times it’s the young missionaries who get the best photo opportunities. This picture below is of a Fijian missionary (far left) on his mission to India. And yes! He really did get to see Mother Theresa! AndContinue reading “Mission Newsletters”
Change up
Retirement is a tricky time. It’s hard to know when to call it quits. Then once you’ve retired it’s hard to know if you can afford that fun vacation, new car, or second home. You may need to be careful. Whatever your circumstances it would be terrible to run out of money. Retirement can beContinue reading “Change up”
Sandwich Gen
The sandwich generation gets to welcome the newborns and help their aging parents. It is not easy trying to balance the sunrise of the new generation and the sunset of the passing one. We got caught in this strange ebb and flow just recently when two sweet little girls were born into our family. WeContinue reading “Sandwich Gen”
Wisdom’s Ways
Life is a gift that contains a cornucopia of experiences. At times, life can be difficult and lonely. Our individual experiences can separate us from each other and make us believe that no one else can ever understand us. Sometimes the future can look so bleak and scary that even people with great faith areContinue reading “Wisdom’s Ways”
Root of the Problem
The other day I shared my joy at the birth of a long awaited granddaughter. The woman, my neighbor smiled and laughed with me. Then she said, “babies are fine as long as they don’t ruin the planet.” In the distraction of the moment, I didn’t have an appropriate response. But the next morning, IContinue reading “Root of the Problem”
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