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  1. Marika Heughins
    June 12, 2017 @ 10:28

    Tim,
    This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Be safe!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:20

      Thanks for reading, Marika.

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  2. Millie
    June 12, 2017 @ 11:31

    Another enjoyable read. Nice work Tim. Can’t wait to learn more about this part of the trip.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:21

      There were moments when all I could do was think of that nice bed waiting for me in New Canaan. See you soon!

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  3. Paula Agins
    June 12, 2017 @ 13:18

    Oh, the things we take for granted!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:22

      So true.

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  4. Ron Levis
    June 12, 2017 @ 13:27

    Thank you for the great insight on your adventure and the people you meet. I can see it was a very WET visit at Mae Ra Moe!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:23

      I’ll take the rain and mud over the hot sun any day!

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  5. LInda A Wight
    June 12, 2017 @ 18:24

    A very interesting read. What a life for people who only want to live in peace in their own homeland and still they are welcoming. I could see where it would give you a lot of time to look at your own life. You remind me to be thankful for everything we have. Stay well Tim, love Linda

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:24

      I did have lots of time to think, and I learned a lot.

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  6. Lori
    June 12, 2017 @ 20:08

    A beautiful tale, Tim……

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:24

      Thanks!

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  7. Deidre Toole
    June 12, 2017 @ 21:24

    I can’t believe you are living this life sometimes. Seems so different than our world here. I am so glad you have only had slight mishaps and are staying healthy.
    What an adventure! God bless you Tim.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:25

      I’m getting used to this life. It will be an adjustment returning home.

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  8. Diane Weisman
    June 13, 2017 @ 07:37

    Your description of daily life and the people living in the refugee camp seem more of a community than many back in the U.S. Stay safe.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:26

      Definitely! On my first night back, I was so happy to have a bed and air conditioning, but I was alone for the first time in three weeks. I had gotten used to always being with someone.

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  9. Vicky Ann Deledda
    June 13, 2017 @ 11:42

    Your post leaves me with tears in my eyes, reinforcing the thoughts of what an amazing , kind person that you are, from the journey you’ve been on. Once again, thanks
    for taking the time to show us, through your writing and photos, this experience. Love the true community life you shared!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:27

      Thanks! Maybe we can go back together next time.

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  10. sara
    June 13, 2017 @ 22:21

    Yay! So glad you went. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:28

      And it’s all thanks to you and Melissa. Boy do they love you at the camp, so much I was getting tired of hearing your names!

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  11. Susanne Murphy
    June 14, 2017 @ 09:57

    I am learning so much by reading your posts. Thank you.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 15, 2017 @ 03:29

      Glad to hear it. Sometimes things here become normal for me and I forget that I have a lot to share.

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  12. Melissa
    June 15, 2017 @ 09:19

    Reading this brought me back and made my heart hurt a little. Such a kind, caring, and calm people.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 18, 2017 @ 06:31

      Yes, they are. Thanks for sending me there!

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  13. Klo
    June 15, 2017 @ 14:20

    Omg I just discovered your blog n I’m having so much fun reading it. I feel so happy that ur spreading the news of people in Mae Ra Moe camp. I myself lived there for 8 to 9 years n I missed the life I had there. Raining season was the best time for childrens bc we get to play slides in the mud. Hope to hear more from u. Thank u

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 18, 2017 @ 06:33

      Oh, yes. I saw so many kids sliding through the mud. It looked like fun, but I was sure I would hurt myself if I tried it. Thanks for the comment.

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  14. Diana Tran
    September 25, 2018 @ 01:04

    Thanks for sharing! I’m thinking about volunteering here also. I enjoyed your story! Very inpsiring

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 25, 2018 @ 20:29

      Thanks, Diana. Glad to hear you’re interested in volunteering at MRM. I’m still in touch with students there and still thinking about it a lot, more than a year later. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions (otimo1995@gmail.com).

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  15. Miss You | The Alternate Route
    October 24, 2022 @ 19:03

    […] come during the night.  I wake to see “Miss you, teacher” on my screen from students at Mae Ra Moe refugee camp in Thailand and from Big Brother Mouse in Laos, the last two places I volunteered. […]

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