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The Books That Impacted My Year 2022

As I begin writing again, I can’t help but recognize the books that have impacted me this year and share my book list with you. It has been a year of growth, introspection, counseling, truth-telling and learning to simply have compassion on myself. I’ve learned that the lessons of just keep going have truly kept …

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12 Things We Love About South Africa

“She will be with you just now,” said the sister {nurse} taking Jeremy’s blood in the emergency unit. With a laugh, we knew that meant we wouldn’t see the doctor for a while. Jeremy looked at the sister and said, “An American now or a South African now?” That began a lively discussion on what …

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Finding the Courage to Ask for Help

I was sitting at my desk, on a call with a friend, and she asked, “Where have you been?” I wasn’t sure exactly what she meant… South Africa? Working? Homeschooling my girls? She said, “Well, another friend at church was asking about you because we don’t see you online much anymore. We see brief updates …

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A look back at 2021

A Look Back Through 2021

Last year, I took some time to gather the posts that I’d written through the year and put them in one place. It’s amazing how much of a journey, a story is told through listing one writing after another, seeing God at work in the different months and moments of a year. As I sit …

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all this because

All This Because

It must have been a verse that was used in our overseas training or in a long ago chapel service as we prepared to begin our overseas career. I don’t remember the speaker or the moment I first heard this version of it. I’m not sure who I was sitting with or what I wore …

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Things to Remember in the Unknown

5 Things to Remember in the Unknown

As we search for things to remember in the unknown, there may not be a more iconic Bible story than Noah’s Ark. This story brings cute, animal-filled arks that decorate nurseries in churches and homes alike. The sweet tiny animals can be found in toy isles, children’s books and coloring pages. We might think the …

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A Look Back at Lessons from 2020

A Look Back at Lessons from 2020

If someone had sat me down in January 2020 and told me what the year would hold, I would not have believed them. It would have seemed so incredibly out there that I would have laughed and wondered what bad pizza they ate the night before. A worldwide pandemic? Closed borders? Frantic embassy emails warning …

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Tips to Homeschool High School Online

Tips to Homeschool High School Online

This past few years of pandemic life have brought about so many unknowns for families all over the world. If you’d told me on New Year’s Day of 2020 what the year would hold, I don’t think I would have believed you. If you’d told me that in 2023, it would still be on our …

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Tips for health issues and medical needs overseas

Tips for Handling Health Issues and Medical Needs Overseas

It was a busy, fun 4th of July picnic at our house with our team and a few other worker friends. I was not thinking about health issues or medical needs. It was a holiday after all! I was doing some last minute prep for Jeremy who was grilling outside when Annalise came in the …

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Everyday Moments

I’m still here. The days are busy and I’m learning that to get all the things done with daily fatigue, it’s taking some new skills, lots of naps and pacing my energy in new ways. This year is off to quite a start but embracing what God is doing, the plans he has in store and accepting his grace to cover it all. New mercies, deep love and abiding Presence, one day at a time. Happy February ♥️ #chezgoodwin #getjoy #happysunday #birthdaymonth
Another morning of helping a friend with admin… This time, deciphering a massive application for funding to help an early education program that serves kids and gives them a chance to thrive with the right tools in place to learn and grow. #buggingyouteam… you’re a part of all these everyday, real moments! @chandramarqueznoviskie, I loved helping you today! #overseaslife #behindtheprayercard #getjoy #adminfun
Happy 18th Birthday @msanniemak @listhedoodlebeast!! You are as amazing as all those tiny purple pedals, creative, unique, artsy and so, so fun. We love you!! #birthdaygirl #jacaranda #thirdculturekid #goodwingirls #seniorpictures #senior2023
I truly don’t know where the time went but this tiny cutie turns 18 tomorrow! Swipe to see the fun birthday present she got today. @msanniemak #birthdaygirl #goodwingirls #pinkhairdontcare #allgrownup

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