Adoption- 4 lessons learned

Adoption- 4 lessons learned

Twenty years ago in October our twins made their grand entrance into this world. I wish that I was with them on that special day, but it was nearly two years later when we met and adopted them into our family. When we celebrate their birthdays in October, it reminds...
Finding Stillness in the Rapids

Finding Stillness in the Rapids

A couple of years ago our family was white water rafting down the rapids of the Pecuare River in Costa Rica. The water sprayed in our faces, a guide shouted commands from the back, and we all paddled hard while also trying to stay in the boat. The river was furious...
The Inward Journey

The Inward Journey

I’m very comfortable and adept with the outward journey. I’ve been trained in it since I was a little kid. I enjoy it. I love the journey through new seasons of life. Many of my seasons come and go in the context of family—getting married, having children, celebrating...