While I still have a standard in the way I live or how I present myself, I’m learning that true unity and connection in society comes from seeing and treating each other as the same, giving what you can to help others, no matter their circumstance, no matter their status, and no matter what they have or don’t have.
This has truly been the most unique experience any of us have ever had and Phil is loving being back where he served his mission.
I find it a little unfortunate that the Thanksgiving holiday (focused on gratitude and recognizing the Lord's hand in our lives) has not spread throughout world the way Halloween (a commercially-driven holiday with pagan roots) has. As we invited some locals to...
I am learning that love is truly the answer in all our circumstances, trials, and challenges.
I had heard and even used the term before, but I had no idea how deeply it was impacting me personally. Throughout the stages of emptying our home… there was a TON of garbage. Let’s just say I am reconsidering my consumption habits!
It is no surprise that these things didn’t increase my happiness. What did surprise me was realizing that I had become a slave to my things.
This experience has already been a great test of faith … sell everything we have, our home, all of our belongings, and it heartbreakingly included saying goodbye to our sweet dog.