I've been reading my way through the “Anne of Green Gables” books and earlier this week I came across a great quote from L.M. Montgomery in “Anne of the Island.” It was the scene when Anne and one her good friends and roommate from the past three years, Phil, were taking one last walk through their … Continue reading When You’re Homesick for a Place or People who are No Longer There
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The Perspective of Returning Home
I recently looked back at some of my early blog posts, dating back a little over thirteen years ago. I was in the middle of preparing to go to the mission field and, as I read, I was reminded of the many ways that the Lord prepared the way for me. I was single, young, … Continue reading The Perspective of Returning Home
Accepting a Slice of Chaos
A few weeks ago, I entered the kitchen to get a cup of milk for each of my two young daughters. They were waiting for me in their beds, nearly ready to sleep for the night - or so I was hoping. Suddenly, I noticed some movement on the white tiled counter. Ants. And not … Continue reading Accepting a Slice of Chaos
Five Minute Friday: Include #FMF
Ever since my daughters were born, as a part of our day, we would often call my mom via Skype while we were eating breakfast. I'm sure it wasn't the most thrilling conversation for my mom but it was such a normal interaction and it made it feel like she was close even though she was … Continue reading Five Minute Friday: Include #FMF
Unassuming Rebels
In my mom's backyard garden, there was always a persistent patch of Forget-Me-Nots. Those tiny blue buds were a happy sight each spring, bursting forth with jubilation and triumph over their successfully large plot in a non-garden area in the yard. They were planted, with good intentions, in the middle of a grassy spot … Continue reading Unassuming Rebels
Beth Donchai 
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