So we've been here in Cuenca for about 3 weeks now. I just finished my first grad school class today. As a way to celebrate my husband is taking our family to the coast for about 5 days. We'll pray, recharge, calendar ahead, and worship. When we return home we'll start volunteering with one of... Continue Reading →
We're leaving for Ecuador in 18 days 23 hours 3 minutes 47 seconds. We have 3 of our 5 bags packed, soon to be 4 as of later today. The time has gone by super fast. My hearts starting to race just thinking about it. I don't feel prepared, we still don't speak Spanish, but... Continue Reading →
My grandma has this really old Chevy Tahoe. I remember the day she bought it. I grew up going out to the river with her in it, and using it to tow our boat. I mean, even my first car accident was in that car lol. We [our family + grandma ] have lived together... Continue Reading →
I cant deal with getting the kids ready, myself ready, my brother-in-law a birth certificate and passport, my little brother an I.D.and passport, and now my husband a new I.D. Im already getting all our documents apostilled in three different states, selling the rest of our possessions (including our car), packing, buying, homeschooling, exercising, praying,... Continue Reading →
So, yesterday we officially left behind the "purging phase" (as I took to calling it), and we have now entered the "purchasing phase"- Infinitely more exciting. Main things I learned from the purging phase: We have way too much stuff. Im so happy we got rid of/donated/sold easily two thirds of our belongings. Everything we... Continue Reading →
So, we got back from Ecuador about a month ago and Im not gonna lie, we really haven't done that much preparation for the move yet. The first thing we did when we got back was pray and give ourselves time to decompress. We had our passover seder and told my parents about the move. ... Continue Reading →
My relationship with my parents has always had a bit of tension. My parents were young and in a tough position. At just 18 (Mom), 18 (Father), and 20 (my Step Dad), I can't imagine what they were going through trying to raise a little human like me. My biological father has been an addict... Continue Reading →
The birds song, the wind in the trees, the cool fresh water, brings me down to my knees. You are so glorious, and I am so small. Why dont I give in, and give You my all? When You've made so much beauty for me to behold, why cant I give in and just do... Continue Reading →
When I hit a wall and I don’t know what to say, I remember that my lips were made to praise The Lord, so I’ll start there. When I hit a wall and I don’t know what to do, I remember that my hands were made to serve The Lord, so I’ll start there. When... Continue Reading →
