This is a blog beginning at the mid-point of my two year Peace Corps service in Mali. The title comes from a question a Malian woman asked me. The views and opinions expressed on this website are mine alone and do not necessarily represent those of the Peace Corps or the U. Sunday, September 12, 2010. If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly .

Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year. 8220;But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Well, 2017 is nearly over, and it has been quite a whirlwind. Every year, I strive to write some kind of retrospective on the year.

Friday, July 29, 2011. The air is still now. Fans hum gently, but the voices and the feet, hands, tears and giggles are stilled. Three small girls rest in three small beds. And I stand here, wondering at the morning, the words spoken and tears shed and smiles shared and voices raised. Imperfect is far too gentle a word. I am at once compelled to confess and desperate that no one find out. How broken I really am. Tiny voices laughed a sweet, silly song. I did not look up. Where is joy? Love, joy, peace, p.

Saturday, September 24, 2011. So for the first time in my life - i find myself the only female in a household of men - one husband, one son, and two insane dogs - dave, micah, stanley, and roger - respectively. I know, this makes no sense to me either. I can honestly say i have chased more than than.

Monday, August 6, 2012. A new take on snow fences. Enjoy the following pictures of some of the veggies- mmmm. Monday, February 20, 2012. We are prone to speak of the resourc.

Follow me by email! Tuesday, January 14, 2014. 1 ACTUALLY BLOG AGAIN! 2013 proved to be a poor showing of my blogging abilities. 3 Camping trip to either Yellowstone National Park or Glacier National Park with Landon. 6 Actually, really, seriously.