We arrived in Oregon several months ago to begin a new adventure. I took a challenging job that I was warned to avoid — but…
What happens when the world you find yourself in, isn’t the world it should be? What does one do when the organizations they’ve aligned themselves are no longer living the values they should be? How does one manage expectations and disappointments when those around them are not headed in the…
When I miss my turn and Google Maps yells at me? Nope — it re-calibrates. Does Google have more compassion for my mistakes than I do? Apparently, yes.
What if it’s not about a better job, a nicer house, or a newer car? What if it’s not about being physically comfortable and preparing for your empty nest retirement years? What if it’s about preparing for eternity and doing your best to make sure your kids come with you? What if you’re being called to…
I watched my son as his request was denied. In the matter of microseconds, his face grew dark, his shoulders sank, he turned to hide his countenance, and escaped to his room. On the way, his pace quickened and his feet grew heavier. The door slammed and he crawled into bed and pulled the covers over…
I just made my daughter’s bed. I’m not talking about sheets and blankets — but the actual making of a bed. She and her brother are sleeping on the floor — at least until we find a place to live. Other than the utter, first-world discomfort of camping in someone else’s home, things are going really well! However…
