Family travel adventures
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Strength in the Storm: Dale, Ernie, and God’s Quiet Presence
Read more: Strength in the Storm: Dale, Ernie, and God’s Quiet PresenceThe barbed wire swung dangerously close to my face, but I barely noticed as I draped myself over our bigger sheep, Dale. Rain poured down, mixing with sweat until I couldn’t tell one from the other. My hands burrowed deep into his wool, desperate to find where the barbs began. The wire was twisted into…
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🏡 Finding Home Again: A Sunday Morning, Zinnia Fields, and a Dog Named Cooper
Read more: 🏡 Finding Home Again: A Sunday Morning, Zinnia Fields, and a Dog Named CooperThe butterfly fluttered away, and we stood there quietly, watching it disappear into the blooms. It felt like a small sign—gentle but unmistakable—that even when life feels overwhelming, there is grace in the ordinary, and beauty often arrives just when we need it most. That’s what this week has been—a mix of chaos and comfort,…
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Brains, Brawn, and Bureaucracy – and Birthday Wishes
Read more: Brains, Brawn, and Bureaucracy – and Birthday WishesLast week served as an unexpected reminder of how recently—alarmingly recently—women in this country were legally barred from doing many of the most basic things. Things like opening a bank account, signing a loan document, or making medical decisions for their children… unless their husband gave permission. It’s easy to forget that history when, in…

Family travel stories
Join us as we explore new places across the country, sharing our adventures, unexpected surprises, and the lessons learned along the way during our cross-country move from California to Mississippi.
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