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To my family and friends: I just want to express my appreciation for all the time and prayers you have invested in me. I feel unworthy of all the amazingly supportive friends I have! God has truly blessed me with … Continue reading →

People say that reverse culture shock (the cultural differences you experience when you return to your home culture) is often worse than your initial culture shock. Travelers come home expecting everything to be comfortable and natural, just the way they … Continue reading →

Last week’s Summer Work Week adventures were full of movement and labor. This week, however, my challenges are more of a mental nature. The challenges range from mental overload to unbearable boredom. Mental overload example: While I’m sorting mail, a person … Continue reading →

My first summer work week was an eclectic hodge-podge of odd jobs. BFA’s unique way of providing affordable Christian international education means that staff members become Jack-of-all-trades, or in my case, Jill-of-all-trades! Last Monday, I started off the work week … Continue reading →

Finals week at BFA is now over. It has been quite the relaxing week for me, though most teachers have lots of grading to do. One of the many benefits of being an orchestra teacher is not having lots of … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year where BFA is transitioning. Seniors are cleaning out their rooms, BFA alumni are swarming the campus and playing soccer with students during the school day, kids are spending as much time as possible with each … Continue reading →

200 Years: Kandern has officially held Stadt (city) status for 200 years. On Sunday, 3 choirs got together at BFA and performed a concert to celebrate the 200 years. 20 Years: On Tuesday evening we had Staff Appreciation Dinner. Katie, … Continue reading →

Last weekend was the big home track meet for BFA. Soccer was home too, so most of the school went down to the sport field in Lörrach to cheer on the athletes. A few of us ran to the meet. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I called a school in Berlin about playing on our field trip because I hadn’t gotten any emails from the music teacher to confirm that we could actually play. I was explaining to the secretary who I was and how … Continue reading →