Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels I began this blog in the fall of 2019 when I sensed God inviting me on an adventure with Him. Excited about the idea, and not wanting to forget any lessons learned along the way, I decided to document the journey as it transpired. Little did I know of the adventure awaiting… Continue reading The Unexpected Blessing of Blogging
Tangy, fresh lemons blend together with golden honey and sweet cinnamon to make a refreshing twist to a classic, summer drink. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time of year to drink fresh lemonade. This recipe is one I created years ago, when I was teaching ESL at… Continue reading Spiced Lemonade
I planted some lantanas in my front yard earlier this spring. Their small red and yellow blossoms were the perfect pop of color for an otherwise monochromatic yard. The first few weeks after planting them, I couldn’t stop gazing at the tiny blossoms. I’d sneak away into the guest room to catch a glimpse of… Continue reading Planting Seeds
We were acting as if he had already been offered the position. A few days prior, JJ had applied to a job online that would have ultimately moved our small family to Puerto Rico. Although certain aspects about such a move made me nervous (I haven’t forgotten about you, hurricane Maria!), we were mostly excited… Continue reading No Matter the Cost
JJ and I celebrated five years of marriage over the weekend, and I decided to create a cake reminiscent of our honeymoon trip to the beach at that time. Unfortunately, the cake pictured above was not JJ’s favorite (I probably shouldn’t be admitting that, right?). My son and I loved it, however, and a good… Continue reading Take Me to the Tropics Cake
I recently purchased a book for my son that my mother used to read to my younger brother and me when we were young. It’s called The Emperor’s New Clothes, and it’s a story about an emperor who is persuaded by two “tailors” into having clothes made for him out of a special, one-of-a-kind material… Continue reading What Are You Wearing?
There’s a story behind this recipe. I created it (in frying-pan form) when I was teaching English as a Second Language at a Spanish speaking seminary. I was suffering from severe medical problems at the time and submitted a prayer request to the school bulletin regarding them. Soon the entire campus knew about my health… Continue reading Mini Rosemary Mint Frittatas
In need of ideas to celebrate the true meaning of Easter with the children in your life? Here are a few possibilities: RESURRECTION ROCKS This is a simple activity that children and adults can enjoy alike. For this activity, you will need the following supplies: Smooth, medium-sized rocksDifferent colored paints of choicePaintbrushes (optional)Small cups or… Continue reading Celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection with Children
Photo by Tomas Anunziata in Pexels We stood on the walkway, peering over the cement railing at the thrashing waves below. It was the last night of our team retreat, a retreat that almost didn’t happen since, within a few short months, our team had drastically dwindled down to just us two. An official team… Continue reading God Will Not Be Silenced
First, it was the picture that my friend painted for me of a basket being lifted by dozens of colorful balloons that floated above the billowy clouds into the deep blue sky, similar to the cartoon movie Up. The words Dream Big were scrawled to the left of them. Then it was the travel bag… Continue reading Dream Big
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