“The stories we tell ourselves are very different from the stories we tell the world.” Donald Miller The past few days I have been thinking about stories. Stories we grew up hearing, stories we have read, stories we have dreamt……
Anyone else out there adore reading books? There are few things I love more than finding a new book that inspires my soul. But sometimes, it’s just nice to reread an old favorite book. I am always surprised by how…
If you have followed this blog for a while, you probably know that one of my favorite books is “Kisses from Katie” by Katie Davis. Katie is one of the most inspiring, courageous women of our time. After high…
The past couple weeks community has been on my heart. I miss community. But what I miss the most about community is accountability. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 While at the Kankakuk Institute, each…
While I would choose spring or summer as my favorite time of the year, there is just something magical about November and December. The crisp air as the leaves change, the gathering of family and friends, the celebrations, and the…
Happy Thanksgiving!! While I am going to miss cooking, laughing, and spending time with my family on this glorious holiday, I am beyond thankful that I get to spend the day with 20 of my favorite 3rd graders. There are…
What do you want to be remembered for? When you look back, what do you want to remember? Normally, I wait until December to begin thinking about goals and hopes for 2015. But this year I am far too excited…
November is one of my favorite months of the year. This month we are reminded to focus on our blessings and to be thankful. And today, I am overwhelmingly thankful for my father. If there was ever a man worthy…
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl It’s officially rainy season…
If you love to travel and enjoy experiencing other cultures, Loy Kratong in Thailand is a holiday you must add to your bucket list. It was truly a blessing to be able to celebrate alongside our neighbors and coworkers. Last week I…
Today is Loy Krathong in Thailand- aka the lantern festival {like the movie Tangled, but real and glorious}. In honor of todays holiday our students are allowed to dress in true Thai fashion. And in case I didn’t find my…
