No one likes turbulence. In any form. When traveling, most of us pretend it doesn't phase us. We try to keep the small chat going as the airplane rumbles and bumps across the sky. The sudden jerky shift side to side, front to back...... we smile and maybe even joke a little, but it can … Continue reading Turbulence
Our First Month…
I thought maybe I would put together a little collection of some of the experiences we have had during our first month living in American Samoa. These next three photos are taken on the east side of the island. We called this area Little Michigan because the beach sand is so white and grainy like … Continue reading Our First Month…
But how did you know?
Truth is, we didn't. Deeper truth is, we may never know. The beauty is, that's okay. From the support of our family, to the smoothness of the details of our move, to the rehoming of our beloved pets, on through the swift (36 hours) sale of our family home, all signs seemed to point to … Continue reading But how did you know?
The End of Fear
I love my childhood BFF. I mean deeply and with no exception my relationship with her has stood the tests of time, distance and life circumstances without fail. (Hi E!) So after this move, we began messaging across the globe and remarked about how unreal it was that my words to her and hers back … Continue reading The End of Fear
When God moves…
If only... If only I could extend all that is moving within my soul across the ocean waters to each of you. ❤ I am certain that if even the tiniest piece of what I am feeling could reach you today, the impact would bless you. ❤ Scott and I have had countless wonderful experiences … Continue reading When God moves…
Being present in the present
Guilty. I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. Each of us have found ourselves drifting away from the present moment without even realizing it. No matter how quickly we snap out of it, we will forever be unable to recall or relive the moments we lost while distracted. If this upcoming move … Continue reading Being present in the present
The Middle
I found beauty in the middle. My life is situated in the middle of two extraordinary women. My mother, who embodies a resoluteness of character that is admired by all who know her, and my daughter, who is a wise-beyond-her-years sort of woman and a constant pleasure to have in your life. Several years ago, … Continue reading The Middle
A man named Bill (part 2)
(Be sure to readPart 1 first!....) Continuing from the previous post... Remembering the impact of our last encounter, I planted my feet firmly in readiness to receive whatever Bill had to offer. He did not disappoint. "I was thinking about you two last night and I came across a little story. Have you heard the … Continue reading A man named Bill (part 2)
A man named Bill…
When Bill (a total stranger) walked into our world, I had the immediate sensation that I had known him my entire life. He was kind, friendly and wore a genuine smile that warmed my soul. We were 2000 miles from home on our first RV adventure. We barely made it out of Michigan, driving through … Continue reading A man named Bill…
From My Island 