August 16, 2019 Get lost in Japan off Kenny Road Having our Thai daughter Napa in our lives for an unforgettable intercultural exchange year was a blessing to our family in so many ways…
July 3, 2019 Proud to be American again Confession time: since the last U.S. presidential election, I haven’t felt particularly proud to be American. I’ve been bitterly disappointed in our country and…
June 12, 2019 Loving – and letting go of – another family’s child When we signed up to host an international exchange student through YFU, we were ready for the adventure of bringing a young cultural ambassador…
April 6, 2019 I used to ride a motorcycle. Last summer when I checked out the current electric scooter craze, I was reminded of my wild and crazy days as a motorcyclist. Yes,…
March 9, 2019 Try everything! Whenever I spend time with Napa and her fellow YFU international exchange students, I am inspired. These kids range in age from 15-17, speak…
February 3, 2019 The story of Jack and Z There are so many great stories about our dog Jack. A big, mixed-breed lug who looked tough but wasn’t, Jack was just one of…
November 14, 2018 No such thing as hard. For working parents, summer is not an easy thing. When the kids are off, our schedules get even crazier because typically WE are not…
September 9, 2018 A great day in Amish Country We added a fabulous new family member this summer, so we’re doing even more exploring and family fun outings than usual to help introduce…
May 18, 2018 Lessons from Little House on the Prairie An old standby from my childhood has become a cherished staple in our house this year: the classic Little House book series by Laura Ingalls…
March 16, 2017 Why we foster kittens Last summer, our family took on a special project as a way to give back, celebrate our love of animals and help make the…
