I can’t even begin to explain what this past year has been for me. I could try to convince you through pictures. Pictures of amazing sunsets, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains. Pictures of adorable kids making silly faces. Pictures of me, simply smiling. But even then it would not suffice. This past year has been incredible.… Continue reading »
Dec
07
Little K Farewells
Little K and her sister are leaving. I heard this one night from Ray Man as he was sifting through my itunes, playing DJ as I cooked dinner. This weekend, he said. This weekend?! I knew it would happen eventually. Little K had told me her mom would be arriving soon from… Continue reading »
Jul
05
Ate Debs the Choir Director
I’ve never directed a real choir class before. I’ve worked with small groups of kids and teens in playing and singing music for Mass, but Masses are not performances. It’s different. However, one of the things about being a volunteer is that even if you don’t know anything about what you are trying to accomplish,… Continue reading »
Jun
10
The Adventures of Mold
Welcome to rainy season in the Philippines. Where fighting the persistent pervasion of mold growth is a daily battle, downpours are an expected part of the day, and a smart person would never dare leave the house without an umbrella. It’s not that I mind the rain really. After living in the the rainy northwest… Continue reading »
Nov
16
Suffering and Goodness vs. Free Will
OK, so it’s been a long time since I’ve written a real post…something with substance and thoughtfulness. I guess I don’t write that often because a lot of it would be too personal to post here (that’s what journals are for!). But that’s no excuse…there’s plenty to write about, it just takes some effort on… Continue reading »
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