2026 is already one month in! I started the month in Detroit, spending time with family. I finished all eight books of the series, The Unsolicited Journals of Emma M. Lion. I also walked my brother and sister-in-laws dog, who is intrigued by squirrels. Before I returned home, I walked the mall with one of… Continue reading

The beginning of December was ushered in by a great snow fall! It was my first snow day, so I enjoyed staying home and relaxing. Frank spent a good amount of time shoveling us out. The following day, there was also the added bonus of a snow delay, so I didn’t have to be at… Continue reading

Inevitably, since Frank is in school, we share a laptop. Often, I don’t have access to the computer, so these posts are late. Nevertheless, I am persevering in this activity for the sake of hope. I hope these posts are helpful in my endeavors to record the waiting period for adoption. Adoption seems like an… Continue reading

We started October with a walk to our favorite coffee shop with Takoda and Tahlia. It was a calm, peaceful, and meaningful time. We enjoyed lattes, a breakfast sandwich, almond croissant, and a ham and cheese croissant. Frank was granted a $12,000 scholarship for his acute care nurse practitioner degree. He received his scholarship at… Continue reading

I feel extra late in writing this update. We are already at the peak of fall, golden yellow aspens with leaves slipping through the branches, honeycrisp apples, pumpkin sprinkled everything, and a good dose of evening tea to soothe the daylight into the golden sunset. September was an epic month-my 40th birthday! It is with… Continue reading

This month has been filled with inspiration in life. From new beginnings sparked by the wonder of my kindergarten class to the decision to host my 40th birthday party and booking a once-in-a-lifetime experience when school is on fall break. At the beginning of the month, we went to the Rampart Reservoir via the Rainbow… Continue reading

I feel I could write a long chapter or short sweet paragraph this month. Much has happened, and I have a feeling, much more will happen in the coming weeks and months (no, there is no adoption information on the horizon, at this point). On July 1st, I traveled to Michigan. Spending time with friends… Continue reading

We are still in the waiting for adoption. At times, it feels challenging, and at times it is what it is. This month, I experienced a moment of thankfulness for the year we have been in waiting. I have been privileged to be waiting this past year. I know the Lord has taught me many… Continue reading

May is a weather gamble in Colorado. I always hope to be able to wear a nice maxi dress to school, but I often wear layers and watch glorious thunderstorms (with the occasional bout of hail). Life yields many opportunities for growth, reflection, and change. From the beginning of 2025, Frank and I have been… Continue reading

The month of April was full of robust and beautiful adventures, coupled with many mundane moments. We also saw God answer prayers we have been praying for as well as abundantly bless us with the joy of reuniting with life long friends we had not seen in a very long time. At the beginning of… Continue reading