Pride is a funny thing. As girls, we’re almost programmed to suppress pride. To downplay our accomplishments: be humble and grateful. When I reflect on moments of pride I first think of key life accomplishments: being the first student selected in my competitive ballet school to make the leap into dancing en pointe; or being … Continue reading 20 Minutes: A Proud Moment
Knowing
That Convent Life
After adventuring around Europe for over two weeks, my girlfriends and I were feeling pretty confident about our ability to navigate the backpacking life. We’d mastered the Eurail system, found safe, and sometimes stunning, lodging in many cities across France, Germany and Switzerland. As our train pulled into the station in Venice, Italy, it was … Continue reading That Convent Life
Christmas in the City
In August, 2016 we moved our family from central Wisconsin to Toronto, Ontario. The preparations for the move were stressful on our marriage and our family. We were leaving a community we had built over the last 10+ years: our first house, the birth of our first child (and 2nd, and 3rd), our church and … Continue reading Christmas in the City
My Little Canadian
It’s the early morning hours on the Saturday following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and we’re back in Wisconsin at my in-laws after a chaotic few days. I’m nursing a bit of a hangover and feeling thankful I passed out while putting our 3 kids to bed, instead of continuing in the revelry with my husband, … Continue reading My Little Canadian
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