I missed a few things while driving cross-country. At the grocery store in my new hometown, celebrities dominate magazine covers next to the gum. Opinions and conflicting comments fill Facebook as people weigh in on Josh Duggar and Caitlyn Jenner. Most sound surprised. Now that I’ve landed in my new ...
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He knew He wasn’t staying, though His friends and family couldn’t fully grasp His leaving. Leavers become a bit of a mystery to those who stay. Leavers understand this as much as we can. As someone who has been the “Leaver”, I know how desperately we want to leave well, how much we want to ...
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It makes me feel better to tell myself this isn't "normal." I've made more mental lists than I can remember and more paper lists than I can find. I've been lonely as our family has been apart and anxious as I've anticipated greater separation. I've felt guilty for knowing the drive-thru menu by ...
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Jeff left home more than 3 weeks ago. It's the longest we've been apart since we were married on June 30, 1990. He headed West to start his new job, while I stayed behind for Jacob to finish his senior year, for me to finish my job, and to pack the house (mostly ...). I'm ready for him to come back. ...
Read More > about The home intruder I almost didn’t catch
"Should I keep this or throw it away? Take it or trash it?" I spent a lot of the weekend packing, which meant making decisions. You know the kind. De-cluttering, packing, and cleaning have a way of making us choose what matters and what doesn't. I'll admit I'm a very sentimental person who might ...
Read More > about What sorting, saving & packing our stuff says about us
