Rebecca's Joy

The Ides of March are upon us. We had two rounds of family visits: My dad near the end of February, and my brother’s family at the beginning of March. Our home has been a bustling epicenter of hosting and hospitality. I have not really felt like cooking elaborate meals so most things have been… Continue reading

February starts the month of love, winter blues, and mundane yet busy schedules. From the beginning of the month, I worked both as a sub and as an online tutor. I also am immensely proud of Frank for finishing the floors. They look amazing. We also moved some gently used cabinets we bought into the… Continue reading

January feels like a new beginning. New years goals resurrect and Christmas paraphernalia is tucked away for the next year. It is a time of reflection, motivation, and goal creating. I have always sparked goal making in my own way. Perhaps it’s a firstborn tendency or just part of my personality, but I can’t help… Continue reading

Many blessings have come this year in the form of new relationships, drastic changes, taking risks, making mistakes, fixing and forgiving, and growing, always growing. November 23, marks the first published post on this blog. I’m dragging my feet on changing it over to my domain (that means $17 a month, which is fine, but… Continue reading

How do I begin a post where I attempt to feebly explain the plethora of astounding revelations, hard realities, and life-giving moments wrapped up in a seven-week overseas journey? I simply can’t! Hearing about epic vacations other people experience has always captivated my attention. However, the simplest day-to-day life in a foreign country might not… Continue reading

In September, I mentioned I was going to be absent for a while. As I was packing for my SEVEN-week adventure, Frank encouraged me to pack my laptop, which has been an all-around blessing (creating a photo album, researching, and of course, this blog post!).  Where am I? I’ll give you a few hints: Scroll… Continue reading

October has been a frenzy of delight, adventure, second-guessing myself, and ultimately a life-changing month I will cherish for years to come. In September, our friend Hector came to visit us in Colorado. We have been friends with Hector and Paola for well over eight years, and to our delight, have continued to stay in… Continue reading

September is my favorite month, partly because fall is my favorite season and it’s my birthday month! For my 39th birthday on September 10th, Frank completed his check-ride for his pilot’s license, and I kept relatively busy. I spent time over at a friend’s reading and sipping tea, while waiting for a contractor to show… Continue reading

This month, I traveled to Washington D.C., Shenandoah National Park, and Detroit. I spent much time with my brother, his wife, and their four children. Some highlights were the First Wives Hall in the Smithsonian American History Museum, hiking toward Rapidian Camp in the Shenandoah National Park, and celebrating my Grandma’s 94th birthday in Detroit.… Continue reading

June saw many changes not mentioned last month. It started with traveling to South Carolina to snuggle my new nephew, and creating memories with his three older siblings. My sister and I have a newfound bond over Frog & Toad episodes. We also did some camping at the Royal Gorge and the Great Sand Dunes… Continue reading