I don’t know why I’ve had such a hard time coming to terms with turning 30. I’ve suspected for a long time my 30s would be full of more love, more financial stability, more ah-ha moments, and more parenting bliss. Along with that wish list I hoped my 30s would leave out some of the partying, unplanned pregnancies, and bounced
Read moreRecently I had the opportunity to share a story as a featured storyteller for Story Story Night. You can listen to that story here. Basically it was the true confession of one of my most horrific parenting days in a 5 year history of some pretty memorable parenting days. Afterward, MULTIPLE people came up to me and offered the same sentiments in regard
Read moreI started running semi-regularly last May. Which means me and running are quickly approaching our one year anniversary. We’ve actually had an on-again, off-again style relationship for many years now, but this was the first time we’d ever gotten serious. In this past 8 months I’ve ran in 4 races, including two 10Ks. I’ve learned that running partners are one
Read moreI have a blessed life. I don’t say that because it’s Christmas time. I don’t say that because I think I’ve somehow earned the blessings I’ve been given. I say it because it’s true. I also say it, because it hasn’t always been this way. This year I am acting as a family advocate for a single mom and her
Read moreThis brick wall tastes like Subway sandwiches. Stale bread, wilted vegetables, with a side of hydrogenated oil. A meager attempt at saving my children from Type 2 diabetes while still wasting zero precious minutes on preparing, or even thinking about a meal. This brick wall tastes like tear stained cheeks, unbrushed teeth, and utter disappointment that we’ll only read one
Read moreAs many of you females have, I received the following message on Facebook from a friend: “OK ladies here’s a game, like the bra color game which was a total sucess and we had men wondering for days what was with the colors and it made the News. Well this game has to do with your handbag, where we put
Read moreMy grandpa is the one who really got me thinking about what exactly it is that I brought home with me from Kenya. I was explaining to a friend the other day the changes you might make after having an experience like this. She has always wanted to do something similar, but fears she would feel pressured to make huge
Read moreIt’s been 4 days since I’ve returned home now. In those days I’ve consumed more than enough calories to make up for feeling hungry for 2 weeks. I’ve almost scrubbed the top layer of dirt off my feet. I’ve managed to brush through my hair at least once (tricky after not bringing a brush with me to Africa), and I’ve
Read moreYou can view some of my favorite pictures from Kenya here I will have more coming, but these were the ones I couldn’t wait to share!
Read moreI expected modest living conditions in Shimoni, knowing that it is a small village with extreme poverty. What I didn’t anticipate was that the schools would be so basic as well. There are three schools in Shimoni. A public primary/secondary school, a private Christian primary, and a private Muslim primary. We teach classes in all the schools, which adds wonderful
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Chop Wood, Carry Water 