The Vernon Journal

Regardless of what corner of the globe or what ethnic group, it’s important for women to have the opportunity to retreat from their usual daily routines and be with other women for rest, encouragement and spiritual renewal. In January I had the privilege of joining with many women for the annual Akha women’s retreat at [...]

In January, I had the honor of participating in the annual AOF Women’s Retreat. While any women’s retreat is a blessing and allows for the women to “get away from it all,” this is especially true for Akha women who labor from morning til night, working in the fields, carrying water and firewood, cooking the [...]