What I Would Tell My First-Term Self
The emcee asks the panel during one of my favorite meetings, "What would you tell your first-term self?" I love listening to everyone's...
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- Jan 5
- 3 min
Small Beginnings
I am overjoyed to be back to sharing life here at brandygainor.com. My husband gave me the wildest Christmas gift December 25, 2018...
- Jan 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Fruition of a Strong Calling
January 15, 2010 This date gets us every year!!! In 2010, when we arrived in South Asia to “call it home” indefinitely, it was such a...
- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
Don't Tell Me What You Can't Do. Tell Me What You CAN Do!
There is a commercial from a local car dealer where we live. We don't watch much TV, but You do not have to see this commercial many...
- Apr 30, 2020
- 10 min
The Power of Fire
Our neighbor's apartment was destroyed by fire a little over a year ago. We lived on the 5th floor in #504, and her flat/apartment was...
- Feb 13, 2020
- 5 min
Lean into the Tension
Our family moved to India January 2010, and my heart was bursting to share the love of God and Gospel with some incredible people for...
- Dec 5, 2019
- 6 min
Sleepovers With Mom
My husband travels a good bit. And, one of the ways I work to redeem this reality in our life is to have sleepovers with my kids while...
- Sep 17, 2019
- 3 min
What's the Big Deal About Crate Arrival?
Today is a big day for me and my family! All of our belongings from India arrive in a big container, and we will actually have everything...
- Aug 13, 2019
- 4 min
Love Your Expat Grandkids Well-- Seek and Find Book For Your Home
My in-laws are very good and creative at loving their expat grandchildren (and their other 6 grandchildren that live in the US) well. ...
- Jul 23, 2019
- 3 min
Urgency of Temporary Assignments
Knowing you only have a little time left, we usually get more intentional with how we spend our time, days, activities. We naturally...
- Jul 16, 2019
- 5 min
Dependency--Crucible of Faith
One of the greatest gifts living in India has given me is to learn a way of life of dependency. We all should be living and depending on...
- Jun 11, 2019
- 3 min
I will miss the Perspective Poverty Provides!
Our family is leaving India, the place we have called home for almost 10 years. We have struggled continually with seeing poverty,...
- Apr 9, 2019
- 4 min
Wellness for Expats
I am especially passionate about helping expat women figure out how to be healthy and well as they live in a place that is not home, not...
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