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A mother’s bond

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Without realizing it, Maddy and I had our last nursing moments together a few nights ago.  I knew this time was coming, I kept hanging on just a little while longer, now matter how much I wanted to wean her, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.  It’s a bonding experience that just can’t be…

Powerless to do More

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 *This post is a bit heavier than I usually write, so I’m posting a cute picture of Maddy that has nothing to do with the blog* I recently read this article and wanted to give a little feedback as my blog.  Nothing super insightful, just a few thoughts.  This is not usually something that I would…

The Hardest Part is Coming

Friday, October 9, 2015 It’s official, we have been back in the USA far too long.  Don’t get me wrong, when we left Congo in March, I DREADED returning to Africa.  There wasn’t anything bad that happened, we liked Kinshasa, we liked our work, we had good friends and a great church.  But, we were exhausted.  Our lives changed completely. …