Every day, since before we were married, Christopher has gotten up, showered, slipped on whatever attire his occupation has required (almost always khakis and a…
Do you WANT to go to Nepal?
It’s a simple question. On the outside, at least. Do you want to go to Nepal?
Going once, going twice
How much are the things you love worth? Your bookshelves? Your blender? Your bed? How do you place a value on the items you’ve shared…
{Whereabouts Wednesday}
We are home. Weary, blessed, drained, filled … such a continual tidal wave of emotions to ride. I have a great many thoughts about the…
Shaping
These last few weeks have been busy–jam packed– with the comings and goings of a healthy, growing, sprawling family. We’ve gone and done and been…
It helps to have a plan
This year the beginning of June rolled around and my bandwidth was gone. All but one child had completed the year’s goals. Said child was told…
Busy
Contrary to popular belief, I am not a terribly busy person by the world’s standards. As a matter of fact, there’s often an awkward, uncomfortable…
You really don’t know?
Lately, I hear myself repeating the same answer to questions concerning our pending move to Nepal to train church planters. I hear myself saying “I…
The beginning of goodbye
The hardest part of stepping out in faith to move our family to Nepal isn’t the unknown, or the logistics, or the fear of the…
A taste of Nepal
Here’s the truth: Nepal is not known as a culinary destination. Unlike Thailand, India, or even Vietnam, Nepal has never really taken food to the…