Thankful for destiny
I want to take a moment and wish everyone in the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving. While we are living in Africa, and have been for almost 38 years, we…
Born to leave
This is something I wrote 21 years ago this month. I am remembering the firstborn. And I am remembering that our children are born to leave. I watched my son…
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When plans come together, how to get the bathroom clean
How do you feel when plans come together? I love it when things work out as I think they should. It justifies all the time I spent creating “what if”…
I did what needed to be done
I had a dream last night. So vivid that I knew it was real until I woke up. When I did, I thought disappointedly, "Oh, it was only a dream."…
Four-color pens and colorful folders, only for the uber-cool
When my youngest daughter, Andreya, was 10 years old, she was busy as an online student with Northstar Christian Academy. She was (and still is) an excellent student and a…
The strange time of in between
I remember when I was younger, time seemed to pass more slowly than it does now that I am older. I can’t quite say I’m old, nor can I claim…
How are you sleeping? My best parenting advice
How are you sleeping? I have always been an early riser, but becoming a parent put a whole new spin on that question. Once I had children, my sleep patterns…
You should make meatballs, let me teach you how
"You should make meatballs," my grandmother (Mummu) said. I was afraid to admit to her that I had never attempted to make them. Mummu was pretty quick. She must've read…
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Learning how to cross-country ski, operation face-plant
Everyone has a story. Mine isn’t more remarkable than anyone else’s but just for the sake of background, I’ll fill you in. I am a first-generation Finn. My parents, both…
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The wolf was uber scary when Dad was right
I grew up with my Dad reading me the story of “Little Red Riding Hood” in Finnish (my parents come from Finland). Translated to Finnish it’s called, “Pieni Punahilkka.” The…
