See the Good

Don’t Forget to See the Good.  This was the reminder in one of my recent daily devotions. Sometimes, these morning words don’t feel applicable to my current life, and after reflection in the moment I go about my day focused on other thoughts and emotions. But,...

Nurturing Bonds

As I mentioned last week, we recently hosted an exchange student from Costa Rica for two weeks. In addition to inspiring me to say “yes” more often, this experience shined a light on the love and connection that is possible when you open your schedule and heart to...

Just Say YES!

Our family is wrapping up a two week stint hosting a student from Costa Rica. It has been a fabulous experience—one filled of fun, learning, and connection for all of us.  Although Charlie is quite fluent in English, there were some moments where the translations...

Living with Patience

I have had a lot of life circumstances in which I have had to practice living with patience recently. Patience with our medical system as Deaken finally gets a diagnosis after four weeks of illness, and now heals from mono. Patience as Quinton serves a long and...

Living Embodied

Each year Jamie and I gift our kids with travel rather than stuff for Christmas and birthdays. He takes the boys (usually to a sporting event or on an adventure), and Halle and I jet off to Mexico for a long weekend.  To say I am grateful for the ability to do...

Living with Ease

Last week I dropped a series of very loaded questions at the end of my message, starting with: What do you want to do tomorrow, next week, and through the year? This was purposely phrased to be a bit dramatic, and not really intended to be answered in one moment. As I...