Happy Thanksgiving, USA-based friends! The end of the year holiday season has officially started. We had a small Thanksgiving celebration here with a fellow American friend yesterday. It’s quite a bit different from what we’re used to in our home country, but it was intimate, with good food and company. And next weekend we’re hosting a large celebration at the Maria Skobtsova House (MSH). I’ll be sure to share pictures and updates afterward. And Thanksgiving leads into the co

We just dealt with one of the most difficult situations we’ve ever had here in Calais. It was almost enough to make me want to give up and quit. I can’t share details, but it’s been a very difficult week. In fact, I didn’t sleep well last night because of worrying about it. Every time I think I’ve seen all the pain and suffering this place has to offer, it turns out there is just one more thing that can break me. And not just me, but everyone else involved as well. But this t

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These are the words I shared at the Thanksgiving celebration in Calais tonight: Good evening, my friends, Before we begin the...