My heart is full to see Cliff’s efforts with empowering other stay-home-dads grow into a tree that blesses many. I know you named this community “The Ordinary Dad” but you’ll always be ... Read More about An extraordinary dad.
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Hard adjustments.
Some days all you can manage is one thing. And perhaps, that's all that's enough. On the nights I lay awake, filled with hypervigilance at the new surroundings in new villages, I remember this song ... Read More about Hard adjustments.
Another move.
A sad day today to leave our living quarters to another village. Yet, I’m grateful to keep being reminded by my little girls that there’s always something to give thanks for every day. “Do ... Read More about Another move.
Low days in the mission field.
Some days are low days.When all 3 girls huddled together to cry, and Papa gave a big sigh, that summed up our sense of discouragement over the many losses and disappointments today. Tomorrow might ... Read More about Low days in the mission field.
Grasshopper snacks.
This little one shocked us when she picked this snack off the shelf and asked us to get it for her. “My dear, these are fried grasshoppers. Are you sure?” “Yes Mama.” “But youre ... Read More about Grasshopper snacks.
Orange dress.
“Unisaidie,” I asked in Swahili, meaning “Can you help me?” I held my bright-vermillion, torn African dress up against the dark of the tin house at dawn. “Ndiyo (yes),” the African tailor smiled ... Read More about Orange dress.