For many years I struggled with feeling “good enough.” And whenever people shared that we need to love ourselves before we can love others, it always sounded a little bit selfish. But now, years ... Read More about What if as a parent, I fear screwing up my kids?
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Sweet conversations.
“Mama, I miss Tanzania.” “Why, sweetheart? Don’t you want to go home?” “I do. But I wished we stayed longer here. I love Africa.” “Do you want to come and live here?” “Yes, and I want to ... Read More about Sweet conversations.
Saying goodbye.
Saying goodbye to people who’ve become like family, people who’ve given 16 years of their lives and counting to serve those in need 💛 Before we came, we’d prayed for God to make this a ... Read More about Saying goodbye.
COURAGE.
This entire week, COURAGE has been a real theme for our family. Trying new experiences, learning new things, doing things IN SPITE of being afraid… I realized I, too, had to model COURAGE if I ... Read More about COURAGE.
Making sense of every season.
Just yesterday we met a doctor working here for years who cautioned us against coming. “Do you really want to come and get frustrated, disillusioned and burnt? If you do, by all means ... Read More about Making sense of every season.
Did I make the right decision?
So often, we beat ourselves up by wondering “Did I make the right decision?” But what if I told you that was the wrong question to ask? I’m not saying we should live our lives callously, ... Read More about Did I make the right decision?