You are looking for help. Maybe encouragement.
You’ve found yourself on a journey of life overseas, maybe planned. Maybe not.
Your feet are walking a dusty path in Africa, a tiled floor in Asia or a quaint town in Europe.
Possibly your feet haven’t left your home state yet but you feel the pull of a new season, a new calling.
You are following God’s leading in your life and you are learning that the process is long, the story is complicated and your tools might not be enough to get you through.
You are overwhelmed and need to know you aren’t alone in this crazy missions, travel life.
“I kept crying while reading Dear Mom on Furlough. I am that mom… I am overwhelmed. Thank you for this article. It brought hope back, knowing that I am alone.” – overseas mom
Inspiring, encouraging, eye-opening, beautiful and deep… these are common words used to describe the writings you’ll find here.
Written as the story of our journey overseas, this blog delves into the life lessons, the growth moments and the beautiful process as God leads us through.
We believe in the power and importance of a story.
Of our story.
Of YOUR story.
And how God is using them to spread His Story.
We believe that every word matters. Every page is crucial. Every story has purpose.
We believe in the story of You.
Most often, the story you’ll find here is a journal of what God is doing in me, the mom in this missionary family.
I’m a normal life kinda girl at heart… give me a mug of coffee and a book and maybe even a beach and I’m pretty happy. Despite the very public nature of our lives, my introverted self craves quiet and small. Living overseas is one of those things I’d never do.
Yet, here I am walking that dust path in Africa. I’m learning and journeying and walking this incredible travel life.
Jeremy is my super cute, very outdoorsy, adventurous, quite hilarious and always great blog material missionary husband of almost 17 years.
We have three very precious girls who keep me on my toes and inspire me daily with their creativity, courage and determination as third culture kids.
But really, this journey isn’t about us.
It is about a story that God is weaving through us.
A story that shows how God can take a family like ours {or like yours} and lead them through a whole new way of life. A whole new story that takes courage, strength and real joy that only Jesus can give.
A story that we can journey together.
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story…” Psalm 107:2
As I share the never-dull moments of our story, I hope you are encouraged, equipped and challenged in YOUR story.
“My husband found your blog and forwarded it to me, and as I’m a list person, it proved to be quite helpful! Thank you for documenting and passing on your wisdom as you’ve traveled through your journey.” – overseas mom
You can expect lots of family, marriage, faith, missions, parenting and travel tips, helps and encouragements meant to inspire you on your own journey.
You will find to-do lists, how-tos, guides and step-by-step posts to help you through each season.
You can experience a real glimpse of life overseas, the lessons we are learning and the things we discover along the way.
If you follow along, you sure won’t be bored. I know I’ll be down-right tired!
If you follow along, you will also find that you are not alone.
We’ll be sharing our stories, walking this journey together.
Our stories matter.
Let’s share them!
“Wow Jenilee. It couldn’t be anymore obvious to me that the Holy Spirit led you to write this post… Keep running and thanks for cheering on so many of us to do the same.” – blog reader
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