What I’ve Learned About Home By Leaving – #AtlasGirl

When Emily graciously invited me to join her here, she asked: How has travel changed your life and ultimately led you home?

I imagined that it was a fairly easy blog post.

I’ve visited genuinely fascinating places and had experiences that sometimes seem unreal. I’ve called many places home, if only temporarily. As I wrestled with the […]

What I Want You to Know About the Day I Met My Daughter

“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.”
 Winnie the Pooh
We’re celebrating our daughter’s baby dedication on the one-year anniversary of the day we met. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed, honestly. It has caused us to pause in the midst of the crazy, and remember […]

Friend, You’re Not a Mistake

A few years ago, after a season of multiple losses and life changes, I sat in a counselor’s office, processing with her all that had gone on in the last number of months. I’m a firm believer in seeking out wise counsel instead of rehashing things ad nauseum with my husband or friends – […]

On Heritage, Names and Food (& a Recipe!)

When we welcomed our Sweet Girl home, we chose a name for her. Not a new first name, but a new middle name. Our Girl’s first name means “Small & Mighty”, and oh, she is. We wanted to choose a name for her that would be just right – part of the enfolding her […]