We were going through old boxes, that necessary yet emotionally-exhausting rite of passage before moving overseas. Before our first term in Ireland we carefully labeled and stowed away mementos and...
What is the deal with kids’ names these days? It seems the old rules of naming offspring were thrown out with cassette players, and now people feel they can name...
Before my husband and I moved overseas, we met with a pastor who specializes in counseling ministers and overseas workers. At the very first session, he launched into ideas like...
"What's that?" the lady asked, pointing at some blotchy spots, otherwise known as freckles, on my face and neck and hands, "Are you allergic to something?" "No,"...
We're so honored to have Renee Aupperlee's mom here today, sharing what it means for her to send her kids and grandkids off across the sea... My...
"You only have one fish?" my friend asked in surprise as he watched our pet goldfish swim frantic laps around the fish bowl. "This is not good. We think you...
It's been good this week, hasn't it? To hear about women willing to mentor, about what we can do to be a good mentee, being reminded we are not alone...
“Hello?” I said into the receiver. It was 2006, before cell phones had eradicated the need for landlines. “Kayla, hi. This is Allison.” My...
The “Glass House” phenomenon, they call it. We are all familiar with it. As strangers in a foreign country, we are a novelty. People want to touch us, talk to...
We just did that thing again. That thing where you wave at your dad from behind the glass, shoes off and boarding pass out. One or two children huddle around...
