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Cheers, Melbourne!

Last night I found myself looking through all of our Australia pictures, already reminiscing. That is a sure sign that this adventure is about to become a memory. And what an adventure it has been. We have been in Melbourne, 10,000 miles away from our family and friends, for one third of a year. How is that even possible? I had no idea what to expect of my family during this time. Would we implode? Would we burst at the...

Eustace – Bracing Myself For All The “Firsts”

He is gone. And now I’m bracing myself for all the “firsts.” The first morning I sip my coffee and read my Bible with no purring kitty on my lap. The first evening I hear thunder and look out the sliding glass doors and he isn’t there, sitting on the mat. No little grey face looking back at me saying “let me in NOW.” The first time I sweep the floor and feel anything but indifference to the little tufts...

How I Became a “Direction” Reader

  • June 2, 2019
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I never used to read directions. I guess I’ve always thought of it as kind of a waste of time. Like, of course they have to put “instructions for use” in the box. But I can figure it out and do it faster than I can read it and then do it, so why read it? And in goes the waffle mix, dumped straight from the bag, and an egg and a splash of milk. Regardless of what the actual measurements...

I Love A Clothes Swap

  • April 18, 2019
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The first time I heard “Clothes Swap” I pictured a bunch of women standing around saying “I’ll give you this if you give me that…” and trading even-steven item by item. Tedious! Clothes “swapping” is not even close to that; and far from tedious. It has turned into one of the highlights of my Spring/Fall wardrobe-wise. I store up all the clothes that I never want to see again in a bag in my closet, just waiting for the change...

Almost A Year Since Quitting Instagram

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain  I remember so clearly Brenden’s last birthday. We went downtown to one of our favorite restaurants ready to enjoy and celebrate the night away. I remember the  candle-light glow on his face as he leaned in to talk to me. I remember the freezing cold as we ran up the pedestrian mall in our long coats to our next destination. I remember...