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Because pictures say it better.

Days like yesterday are sad, and sometimes it’s hard to think about the good in humanity. But there is so, so much good, and I’m remembering that today. Some of the most energizing and uplifting experiences I’ve ever been a part … Continue reading

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I think God sent me to Africa to give me a lesson in patience.

If there’s one adjective in the world that does not describe me, it’s ‘patient.‘  I love efficiency, and ‘wasting time’ is just not my thing at all. The Husband actually had to teach me how to just sit on the … Continue reading

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A month ago we embarked on a grand adventure…

WHOA, holy time-flying!  It was a whole month ago that the Husband and I started our journey to Africa (Tanzania, to be exact, since Africa is pretty big and diverse and probably doesn’t like being lumped into that broad of … Continue reading

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Volunteering turned out to be the very best way we could have started our marriage.

As I’m sure you’ve figured out, the Husband and I returned from Tanzania/Istanbul safe and sound and are now in the process of adjusting to ‘normal’ life.  It’s awful (the adjustment, that is).  The trip was absolutely perfect.  Well, except … Continue reading

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Even the cookies know we’re traveling and expect great things.

Generally I’m a fairly anxious person – but around vacation time I turn into a true mess of nerves and emotions. Luckily, the Husband handles this super well and while I’m busy pacing (because this is what I do when … Continue reading

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