Navigating Awkward Transitions with Our Children
“So, you’re taking a sabbatical? That will be a nice long break!” Oh if only, I think. I sure could use that right about now. I am sure this sentiment is familiar to all of us who have prepared for a home assignment from our ministry areas. We have received this kind of comment on […]
Returning Stronger Than Before
After a fun, bantering conversation with my mom, she looked at my husband and said, “Wow, Jeremy! What happened? Jenilee is a bit feistier than I remember.” We all laughed and moved on from the moment. But in my head, I haven’t moved on. I am feistier. A bit more opinionated. Quicker to speak up, share […]
Sharing the Burden
Can I be honest? I went into the Retreat weekend feeling guilty. I’ve been back in my passport country for two weeks to start an extended home assignment. My days have been filled with trips to beautiful grocery stores to buy kombucha and baby spinach, singing worship songs in English, and pulling sweaters out of […]