United States Fall in Love With Fall. An American’s how-to guide for making the season a success. 30 Oct 20176 Nov 2017 I could write a novel about how much I love the fall season. Crisp, fresh air, apple pies, deep vibrant colors dotting the trees. Yep, fall is pretty great. My…
adjustment abroad A Series of Unfortunate Events. 10 things to do when times get tough. 20 Oct 201720 Oct 2017 To say I’ve had a crappy week is an understatement. It began with a dog bite (just to clarify, a dog bit me, I didn’t bite it), moved onto a…
adjustment abroad It’s Been a While 4 Aug 201711 Oct 2017 August 2017 I am still amazed at how time passes by so quickly. I remember watching the clock when we had two young children, just waiting for the day to…
adjustment abroad And Puppy Makes 8 22 Mar 201710 Oct 2017 Year 2, Day 80 Sometimes I think I have lost my mind. All four of my children are growing up, moving out, and becoming more independent. As a result, I…
adjustment abroad Wallets and Watches 12 Jan 201711 Oct 2017 Year 2, Day 11 Our house was broken into last night. Continue reading "Wallets and Watches"
adjustment abroad 2016: Changes, Chopsticks, and Chicken Feet 31 Dec 201611 Oct 2017 Day 364 11:15 PM. My birthday. I am sitting here in the dark looking out the window of our hotel room in Grand Rapids. Continue reading "2016: Changes, Chopsticks, and…
adjustment abroad A Day in the Life 25 Sep 201610 Oct 2017 Day 269 “Let me get this straight. You have an AYI who cleans your house, does laundry, and cooks dinner, and you have a driver who takes you wherever you…
adjustment abroad From Here to There and Back Again 26 Aug 201610 Oct 2017 Day 226 It’s ok to be sad. I don’t want this blog to be depressing, but I am sad. We came home to Michigan, got settled, left for Virginia for…
adjustment abroad There’s No Place Like Home 16 Mar 201610 Oct 2017 Hold on to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you're not alone 'Cause I'm gonna…
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