This week I had a blog written and ready to go by Wednesday, which for me seems rare. But as I watched this weekend play out in Charlottesville, it felt empty to post about something other than my reflections on what occurred in America. So instead I penned this for this week. Know that I … More Enough is enough.
This last week I returned from almost two solid weeks of travel and met the stark reality that summer must come to an end. I attempted to get back into the swing of things by starting to set up my classroom. Turning the space of a cookie cutter classroom into a magical safe inviting place … More Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
This past week my sister had a conference in New York City to which I tagged along. As she worked I explored the city. I found new things to see and eat. But after her conference we had one day together. We both picked something we wanted to do because we know compromise and food … More What I Learned Jet Skiing
Sometimes in life we find ourselves in hysterical situations where we think, “This would only happen to me!” When we find ourselves in these scenarios, first we must laugh. Then, we need to pause and find something we can take away from such an experience. This recounts one of those stories in my life. My … More Why I Still Need to be Supervised When Using Super Glue
A few years ago I heard Bob Goff speak at a banquet. I had heard him speak a few times before that banquet because he is just so good. I admire his perspective on Christ and his infectious joy. Bob Goff authored a book titled Love Does. This book seems almost too simple at times … More A Life of Interruptions
Quick life update, in August I will enter my tenth year of teaching in a town and district I expected to teach and live in for one year. God thinks He is real funny. Every year I teach one year at a time, you know to keep my options open. But this spring an opportunity … More Sunsets and Commitments
Sometimes life just doesn’t make any sense, but we show up anyways. This past Friday I planned to drive a girl I mentor to a camp 16 hours away. She took the initiative last fall to apply to serve others for free and got accepted. Summer staff and work crew at a young life camp … More What I Learned from a Very Frustrating Friday
This past weekend I celebrated my nephew’s fourth birthday with ten small children and their families. Getting to watch the kid that made me an aunt grow into a real life person makes my heart want to explode with joy. The laughter, wonder, and excitement that filled my brother and sister-in-law’s home caused me to … More What I Learned from the Trash Can in the Produce Section
After the last day of school, shout out to summer break, my roommate and I were hanging out at home while we waited to meet up with friends. Pretty content in our cozy little abode, we watched a spring storm blow in. The clouds billowed against the rapidly fading sunset. The rain pounded against … More Jenga in the Dark
Talking with a friend this weekend I realized a lie we so often believe. We assess our worth like we appraise a house. Think about it. When you look for a house they fall into categories; new and shiny, cosmetic repairs, or complete remodel. I find I view myself in this way. I want to … More Appraising Our Worth
