I can't tell you how happy I am to be using my library card again. We've been heading to our local one at least thrice a week, leaving with a bulging bag of books and DVDs. What a wonder, such a thrill...to have new written works at our disposal without paying a dime. Gotta love […]
I lay back on the queen size mattress, sandwiched between a lanky 5-year-old and a squishy 2-year-old. My right arm encircles my expanding belly. Kayla hands me the book, her finger hooked at our spot. We hold our breaths and jump in the time machine. I let the words roll off my tongue, creating pictures […]
A few weeks ago, over breakfast, I asked Kayla, "What should we do today?" She replied matter-of-factly, "Make money for people who don't have money. Bring clothes to people who don't have any. Be with our family. Be with other families. Be nice to other people. Believe in God."
This afternoon, we skipped through the revolving door of the Gail Borden Public Library in a suburb near Chicago. The girls and I are enamored by libraries - and our eyes sparkled in this one. The entrance was grandly themed like the renaissance with costumes to try on, an old-time kitchen with pretend food, a […]
For two weeks this summer, I dreamed in red, green, and yellow - the colors of the Bolivian flag. I googled images of the country, watching the mothers carry their babies on their backs with wide-brimmed hats on their heads. Tim & I were recently invited by World Vision to be on a team of […]
There are some seasons in life when it might not be the best idea to make an outside commitment to a non-profit. Perhaps you are car-less or sleepless or you have a wee newborn or a busload of kids. Don't be disheartened. There are plenty of ways you can give to your community...from your little […]