In the early morning of day 2, my stomach decided that I'm a complete wimp. I had been very careful, but something got to me. Nancy and the girls were so kind. They went into town and apparently had an adventure you'll have to ask Melissa about. Something about a...
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Mazatlan – Day One
I'm sure I've told you about Nancy. She is my friend. She is a rare accept-me-as-I-am, encourage-me-where-I-am, I-just-want-to-make-you-smile, friend. We only live a few minutes from each other, but we had to go all the way to California to meet. This summer, she...
Summertime 2018 – College Station, Texas
Before I catch everyone up on everything current, I have got to finish out telling you about this summer before my memories all fade into counting Box Tops. (prequel - Brian is a dream. He and Julia drove with Riley and Mary Alice. Nate stayed behind to help me with...
Paramount Pictures’ new movie INSTANT FAMILY – Review by Adoptive Mama and believer in love
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of Paramount Pictures’ new movie INSTANT FAMILY. As I sat in the theater watching Instant Family, scenes from our own adoption journey kept replaying in my head. The further you walk into the world of...
How to Teach Your Children Well
I believe that to say nothing, is to agree. So I must say something. Many of us are grasping for answers. This has not started with the recent tragedy in the synagogue, but has become a cauldron, bubbling over. It is misty and dark and we can't take our eyes off of...
Summertime 2018 – Great Grandma White’s House
My Grandmother holds a very special place in my heart. I am so fortunate that she is still here with us and my husband and children have been able to have a relationship with her. She is our prayer warrior. She always points us back to Christ in a very sweet and...
Summertime 2018 – The Outlaws (The Eschbach Side)
This summer, we braved the trip to Texas once again. This time, Brian asked if Sebastian, Nate, and I wanted to fly so that we could take just one car. I'm pretty sure the neighbors heard me when I yelled 'Yes'! It was so gracious of him and allowed me some extra...
Front Royal, Virginia
So now, let me tell you about Front Royal. I've told you about Skyline Drive and how it took my breath away. I've told you about the quiet, winding roads, and the deer. Well, the downtown is just as precious. Julia and I ate dinner at The Mill and had amazing comfort...
Leaving for College – Part two
We woke up the next day ready to take on the world... But first, the book ordering. There were so many. We were going back and forth between emails and class lists and professor recommendations. Painful, long, expensive... I think we were almost both in tears. I was...
Leaving for College – The Bridge
Like every good song, even goodbyes have a bridge. It compares and contrasts and prepares us for the return of the verse and the chorus. Did you know the bridge is also called a release? So fitting. You know when you are listening to a really good song, then you hear...