When we’re unhappy with the status quo and make hard decisions authentic to our best selves, this can upset the people around us. 🫢 I’m learning- to expect those pushbacks, and rather than allowing ... Read More about What if I’m unhappy with my status quo?
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When you (or your kids) can’t sleep!
hese days, I’m learning, how not to let the number of hours of sleep I get affect my perception of whether I’ll have a good day ahead or not. Instead, I try to remind myself- it’s how I get through ... Read More about When you (or your kids) can’t sleep!
What if as a parent, I fear screwing up my kids?
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?
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.