Fishing Lessons
I take my kids fishing and wax eloquent about the two main types of misery.
Saying Hello To Postpartum, Diapers, & Sleepless Nights
We welcome a beautiful baby girl into our family! Adi is very happy because, in her words, “Now my children will have an aunt.”
It Was A Relief To Drive A Car That Didn’t Complain About My Driving
We return from Papua New Guinea and begin our furlough.
Elliot Has A Birthday Party
Elliot turned six today. He’s pretty excited about it. I was pushed into an existential crisis, just like last time he had a birthday.
Another Tax Deduction
It's hard to hide a pregnancy when you live in a little compound. We're not ashamed to be pregnant but sometimes it's nice to have something you don't have to share, even if it's only information.
Anyone In Their Right Minds Know That Animals Don't Use Toilets
We eat antibiotics like Tic-Tacs, we try not to curse the world, and Elliot gets new underwear.
Our First Tropical Christmas
Sweating while caroling and other strange ways to spend Christmas.
Common Cockroaches & Exotic Marsupials
It can be an unsettling transition to go from sipping coffee to having a marsupial in your hair without any time to get used to the idea.
Do Fish Even Sting People?
Because of the sun’s death rays we’ve been spending a lot of time at the ocean.
Cement Blocks In My Emotional Dryer
Christmas tree ornaments are hurled around our house like boulders from an invading army’s catapults.
Getting Things We Don't Deserve
That time when God provided for our MTI training, Elliot learned to ride a bike, and Adi started a brand new life.
Medical Procedures, Feather Pillows, Allergic Reactions, & Wailing!
That time when Adi had an allergic reaction, Janice had gallbladder issues, and I got some cysts removed.