Our Love-Drenched-Life

In Love

He sat at the end of the bed with tears streaming down his face, “I miss our girls.” “Me too.” – I was in charge of greeting everyone that came to the medical clinic. I stood, in the hot sun, most of the day connecting with the people of Kijabe and loved every minute of it.Continue reading “In Love”

Homemade Glasses

We weren’t sure where she found the pipe cleaners but while the other kids were getting their photos taken she made it into a pair of glasses. She sat down in the red chair and put them on. The photographer started taking photos. I have to be honest and say that I was a bitContinue reading “Homemade Glasses”

Carousel

Each time the carousel would come around my mom would hold up McKenna and wave her little hand to Anna. Anna had a huge smile on her face – pure delight! As Anna moved out of sight we would look at each other and laugh. The things we do for our kids and grandchildren. ThankContinue reading “Carousel”

Dipping Sauce

As far as I can remember, Fall has always been my favorite time of year. The air starts to chill, school starts and routines change, everything is pumpkin flavored, sweaters, scarves and boots are pulled from the depths of the closet and the leaves turn the most vibrant of colors and start to fall. Today, after an appointment, IContinue reading “Dipping Sauce”

Warming Up

I would wake up first usually. With the three-hour time difference we were late to bed, late to rise girls when we traveled back East ~ opposite of the way we lived our lives back home. I would sneak out of my childhood bed, that I loved sharing with Anna during our visits, and go downstairsContinue reading “Warming Up”

Tami’s House

I remember feeling sick on the drive home, my heart hurting, thinking that working was going to confuse Anna. I had just picked her up from child care and, upon leaving, I witnessed as she said Mama to the wrong person. She was just learning how to talk and of course I was always tryingContinue reading “Tami’s House”