I’ve sat with ladies in small villages of Thailand who were affected by the Tsunami and lost many loved ones in the village.  The ladies worked hard to contribute rebuilding of their homes by making soaps, batiks and thatch roofing.  They kindly hosted, fed us, and taught us the ways of their culture.  Working alongside these women has had a lifelong positive effect on me. They had a peaceful energy, content to serve, work, love, and be with their loved ones at the edge of the Andaman Sea. The witness and unspoken truths was deeply profound.