Hi, Grandma. I Miss You.
Twenty-seven years ago today, I timidly walked into the room where my grandma was lying. I wish it was her own room but this room was helping her stay alive. I was told… Continue reading
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From Bogus to Authentic: My Awakening Moment
One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice… An excerpt from The Journey by Mary Oliver I realized I wasn’t living the life… Continue reading
Day 6 of Jumping
In case you are just joining us on this stream of “Jumping” posts, you can go here to read from the beginning and catch up! Today, my mama and I got a late… Continue reading
Day 2 of Jumping
Here is my mama writing this post: Moving to FL has been on my heart for almost 2 years. I had many doubts. Wondered how it would work. As I waited on God,… Continue reading
Guest Post: School Daze
I often ponder what the everyday reality is for the children here on the island of Utila. I know firsthand that many of them go to school hungry and don’t have any food… Continue reading
Feature Blog Post: Jeanne in Utila
Quite often I can’t seem to find the words to describe what it is like living on the island of Utila and working with the poorest children and their families. The facts of… Continue reading
Rape victims’ family moves away from perpetrator
A few weeks ago, I got word that a little 4 yr old girl was raped by a 14 yr old neighbor boy. Even though this is loathsome news, it is not necessarily… Continue reading
Escape. Alone. Death.
The other day I watched out my window as a few friends of mine took off down the road in their golf cart. I had no idea they were going to the burial… Continue reading
Baby Savanna Grace Allen
There is little more precious than a newborn baby. Savanna Grace Allen was born to my good friends, Sean and Rona Allen last Thursday. Her older brother and 3 sisters absolutely love her… Continue reading
Little Pip
I was looking through some of the 5,000+ pictures I have taken of only my family over the past 8 years and came upon a few of my youngest niece, Piper Sue Cassidy.… Continue reading
Sarginson Clan
Some of my most favorite people in the world are the Sarginsons. I can freely say that because they are my family. It is always a miracle to get everyone together at the… Continue reading
Ruiz Family
I recently captured the Ruiz family and it was a delightful experience. I have known this wonderful family for almost two years and this time with their family was a great addition to… Continue reading
Allen Generations
It is rare to know someone who has 5 generations living at once. Some of my dearest friends are privileged to have that happen and with great-great grandpa being 91, it is possible!… Continue reading
The Wilson Family
I had the privilege of capturing family pictures of a dear friend of mine last week. A family of 7, full of personality, laughter, and love for one another. We had a fun… Continue reading