Mesmerized by Angkor’s Beauty
Searching for Substance?
So am I.
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As the daughter of genocide survivors, I have grappled with trauma and suffering, forgiveness and reconciliation, recovery and progress.
As a nurse, I have had the great privilege of caring for others. In their time of need, their time of helplessness, their time of pain…I have been there.
Somewhere between life and death, dawn and dusk, hope and desperation, I have had (and continue to have) the opportunity to witness the resilience, strength, and courage of the human spirit.
Thus, I write.
And only hope my words will give justice to the stories that are far greater than my own pen.
Thanks for reading!
~ Soapie
Searching for Substance 
It’s good to live with such purpose, I think. It sounds like you have had some very meaningful experiences and make a continued positive impact on the world around you. This is commendable in itself, but I love that you embrace writing through it all!
Hi, I’m now posting here too: http://bit.ly/1cngCty. Thanks so much for your interest.
Hey girl…thanks for saying hello today on my blog! Are you from Cambodia? My husband and I were just there this past month and we fell in love with it!! Can’t wait to get to know you better! Love Katie
http://www.hopeengaged.blogspot.com
What a rough start you had. I look forward to seeing more of your story unfold.
Hannah
http://www.thelemonhive.com
Definitely following this blog from now on. I think your unique, multicultural background gives a global perspective to your writing. Keep it coming!
Hi there – I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you would like to see my post on this, please visit here: http://hongkongfong.com/2013/12/19/with-deep-gratitude-accepting-my-2nd-blog-award-versatile-blogger-award/
Congrats if you choose to accept!
Beautifully said.
This is intense. I can’t wait to get into what you have to share…….
Rolain
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the follow of our blog. I never want to take it for granted.
A Servant
P.S. Next week I’ll be introducing a new blog idea and will be asking for input. I sure would like for you to chime in with what you think.
Hi Soapie (that is your name right?)
I would like to nominate you to participate in a Writing Process Blog Meme.
If you accept my nomination, you will need to write an article prompted by the following four questions and post it on your blog on Monday, May 5, 2014. You’ll also nominate three writers of your choice to post their articles on their blogs on May 12, 2014. The four questions:
What am I working on at the moment?
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Why do I write what I do?
How does my writing process work?
I’d be honored if you would accept this nomination. Please let me know ASAP so that I can feature your blog in my post on April 28, 2014. And I apologize that this is somewhat last minute.
I will use your About Me Profile information to let my viewers know more about you, if you don’t mind.
Thank you! I really hope you decide to try this. I think you’re a great writer and would love to showcase your work.
Staci
Hello Staci,
Aww.. thanks! I’m honored and pleased to accept the nomination. Look forward to reading your post and reading the answers to those questions as well! =D
Soapie (yes, it’s my nickname ^_^)
Oh, I’m so pleased. I look forward to reading yours too.
Cute nickname.
🙂
Great. And I look forward to reading yours.
🙂
The endurance of human spirit has to be marvelled. Isn’t it amazing how hope and love can do wonders?
I am inspired by your story. Thanks very much! 🙂
thank you for the like and the follow. 🙂
What a beautiful “about” page and valuable mission. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my page yesterday…it led me right to you!
Michelle
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award. Not sure if this is something you do, but I wanted to “gift” you because you are such a talented writer. http://lanivcox.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/liebster-award-2/
Were you born in Cambodia or the US?
My family are not genocide survivors but we are political survivors from Burma so in a way I can relate to you especially about political unrest and caring about others.
I am American born. I try to keep up to date with Southeast Asia so I am somewhat familiar of the political unrest in Burma, but would love to read/hear more about your family’s story.
Ah that is cool. 🙂
It’s really rare for me to meet Cambodians. I only know one personally and she is ah-mazing.
Oh that is so cool! Nice to know that there are people who know somethings about my country. 🙂
Thank you for the “like” on collective blessings to the ancestors.” The blogging world can be a bit distance at times. I will continue to stop in to visit you, every little once in a while. Blessings on the work that you are doing.
I’m glad you stopped by my blog…I might not have found yours otherwise!