Well over a year ago, I "scribbled" something down in my phone note app. It was solid advice given to me from someone near and dear to me -- and also someone I greatly respect. Today I thought I'd share this short list with you, too! Besides countless books, Bible verses, podcasts, etc. you could … Continue reading 3 Musts for Effective Leadership
Ends and Beginnings
I had really amazing plans for the last week of 2016. Like finish books, catch up on some projects around the house, write blog posts, etc. And then my two tinies got croup...the first full day my husband left for a week. Yeahhh...plans set aside. Mondays, firsts of months, firsts of years...I love beginnings. Fresh … Continue reading Ends and Beginnings
The Bare Minimum Week
This has been one of those weeks in my parenting life in which the word "survival" keeps claiming the theme. Normally, when my husband has to be gone for a week, it's not so bad -- we plan ahead for such weeks. However, my almost-three-year-old has been "having a rufffff tiiiiime," as he exclaims between tears. … Continue reading The Bare Minimum Week
Back in the Saddle
Go ahead. Roll your eyes. Sydney has started another blog. You know, what's the harm in trying new things till something sticks? I've run a lot of blogs over the years -- ministry ones that ended when our positions did, food ones that ended when I realized I hated to cook, a for-profit one that … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
Transitioning Back to the USA (For the Rest of My Life)
This post originally published on a previously-owned blog and was imported here to simplify my life. Please excuse any confusion due to this merge. I hope you enjoy the content! If I give a little jerk when I greet you lately, it's because I'm stopping myself from kissing your cheek... If I seem a … Continue reading Transitioning Back to the USA (For the Rest of My Life)
14 Things I Will Miss About South America
This post originally published on a previously-owned blog and was imported here to simplify my life. Please excuse any confusion due to this merge. I hope you enjoy the content! The other day I wrote about scenarios or situations I didn't want to take for granted while living in the USA -- big and little things … Continue reading 14 Things I Will Miss About South America
40×40: My Goals for the Next Decade
This post originally published on a previously-owned blog and was imported here to simplify my life. Please excuse any confusion due to this merge. I hope you enjoy the content! Several times over the last handful of years I've seen friends making these "30x30" lists - 30 items he or she wants to accomplish before … Continue reading 40×40: My Goals for the Next Decade
Wunderlist Is My Brain (A Review)
This post originally published on a previously-owned blog and was imported here to simplify my life. Please excuse any confusion due to this merge. I hope you enjoy the content! Okay, so maybe I can form thoughts and not input them into my Wunderlist, but seriously... I live on this app. There are several hundred … Continue reading Wunderlist Is My Brain (A Review)
14 Things I Never Want to Take for Granted While Living in the USA
This post originally published on a previously-owned blog and was imported here to simplify my life. Please excuse any confusion due to this merge. I hope you enjoy the content! Over the years of living in South America, I have learned how to do many things differently. Additionally, I am maturing in my walk with … Continue reading 14 Things I Never Want to Take for Granted While Living in the USA