Waiting for my turn to pop open the plastic egg, safely cradled in my hands, was the hardest part. As a kid, a decorated centerpiece of eggs sat on our breakfast table that told the Easter story. For the 12 days leading up to Easter, my brother and I took turns cracking open an egg... Continue Reading →
10 Tips for the NICU
The first days of life look different for everyone. If you're reading this sitting across from your baby, unable to hold him/her freely because of feeding and breathing tubes, I am so sorry. No matter how long or for what reason you're in the NICU, it's not where you want to be. During Dorothy's week-long NICU stay... Continue Reading →
Popsicle Hack!
When your kid gives veggies the stink eye, get some nutrients in without the groans with this 😉
Go away, Christmas funk
How could someone be in a funk at "the most wonderful time of the year?" It's possible, and I'm an ashamed participator of bah-humbug feelings (in recovery). On the blog!
Empty Bowls
Day 3 Monday (6/1/15) This morning we were pleasantly surprised to find the van and driver parked in the driveway when we walked out the doors at 9:30 AM. With the construction crew headed out to their first work site, we loaded up and headed to La Primera village. As the van rolled off the... Continue Reading →
Feliz Dia de Mama
Basic Trip Logistics: Construction- This group consisted of all the men and two [super] women from our team. Their goal was to build four total houses over the course of the week under the leadership of Joseph (full-time missionary), Moises (local church partner), and Joey (team leader). They each developed specific roles in the construction... Continue Reading →