A Letter to My Dear Friends and Readers

 I recently returned from Viet Nam, where I laid my father to rest and said my final goodbyes. It was a profound experience, and one that left me sorrowing for his loss, and joyfully celebrating his life. 
When I got back I found so many sympathy cards, notes, tweets, and e-mails! It was so moving to [...]

In Memory of My Father

On Monday night, May 24, 2010, my father, Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, passed quietly away. He had indeed “lived his life until he drew his last breath”. I will miss him terribly, but also continue to honor him and celebrate his life and the profound gifts he gave me.
In March of this year I was [...]

Thanksgiving Thoughts

It is the time of year when many of us stop to reflect on what we are grateful for.
Every day I am so grateful for what I have, I don’t need just one day of the year for thanks. But it is such a pleasure on this one day to sit around the table with [...]

What Price Freedom?

My struggle to leave Viet Nam was difficult but worthwhile. I appreciate freedom from the bottom of my heart after what I had to go through to get it in the United States.