This was a literal childhood dream come true for me. In second grade, I purchased a book at the Scholastic Book Fair about Mt. Vesuvius. I have wanted to go … Continue reading Italy: Pompeii and Herculaneum
Italy: Firenze
It has been a dream of mine to visit Florence since high school. We had an Italian exchange program that was highly competitive and I wasn’t chosen. I ended up … Continue reading Italy: Firenze
Italy: Comune di Lesa
Several years ago, I discovered that there is a town in Northern Italy with my name. Given that I have never been able to find even a keychain with my … Continue reading Italy: Comune di Lesa
Principle Over Party
Five years ago today, I experienced a moment that changed so much for me. I can rarely pinpoint moments that are catalysts for personal change, but this one was clear, … Continue reading Principle Over Party
Ten Candles, Endless Hope – ONLINE AUCTION Info!
We posted last month about our upcoming fundraiser for KrabbeConnect in Tori’s honor – we’re calling it Ten Candles, Endless Hope because she would have turned TEN this year. Since … Continue reading Ten Candles, Endless Hope – ONLINE AUCTION Info!
Advocacy Never Ends
Update on the boys (and a little venting): Because I’m ever the advocate, I wanted to share/vent about the difficulties we’ve been having with the boys and their hearing and … Continue reading Advocacy Never Ends
Maybe We Need to Get Out More
Traveling outside of the United States to experience a different culture should be a required activity for American citizens. We live in a bubble here, mostly comfortable, with many feeling … Continue reading Maybe We Need to Get Out More
Ten Candles, Endless Hope: Tori’s Birthday Benefit to #CureKrabbe
In just six weeks, we will be celebrating Tori’s TENTH birthday! Yes, her birthday is actually July 30th, but we wanted to do something extra special for this milestone year, … Continue reading Ten Candles, Endless Hope: Tori’s Birthday Benefit to #CureKrabbe
Vulnerability and Impact
Our neighbors lost three trees last week. Three beautiful, tall, shade-giving trees. Storm damage revealed that the trees were dying and there was no choice but to remove them all. … Continue reading Vulnerability and Impact
The Way Family Should Be
Note: this post is discussing my family and no one else. The praise of my family is not a slight to anyone else, though I believe it’s an example we … Continue reading The Way Family Should Be
Even So, Joy 