When I look at this photo, I think of how you’ve always loved me- like a big hug that swallows me up. For every risk I’ve had to take, you’ve counted it twice and over- knowing that it’d not only ... Read More about Departure.
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Super Brave.
On what will be one of our last walks to the bus stop from home before I leave: “Are you going to be SUPER BRAVE, Mama, when you go to Africa?” “I hope so, Sarah-Faith. But I’m not sure really. ... Read More about Super Brave.
Faith will take you Further.
“You mean you just signed off on a blank cheque?” I tried to laugh. I hadn’t thought of it that way. But it was true that over the weeks that followed, I found myself wide-eyed at 4am in the ... Read More about Faith will take you Further.
Leaving for Africa.
“You’re getting deployed to where in Africa?” “Eswatini.”“What?” “NO MAMA! NO GO!” Of course, my children’s response was a vehement no. I was their world, and my departure would be like the ... Read More about Leaving for Africa.
My Sister.
At the playground yesterday- “Why are you upset, my dear?” I asked my four-year old. “That boy was making Esther-praise upset, and I don’t like it!” “Wow I can see that really upsets you. Why do ... Read More about My Sister.
Twilight Delight.
“But why not?” I was caught off guard. I looked up to see two eyes brimming with tears. This was not what I was expecting. “What’s wrong sweetheart?” I had just shown my four-year old a ... Read More about Twilight Delight.