Our South African Marriage Proposal Story
Today would have been my mom's 67th birthday. She's been gone for seven years. And while it's a day laced with some sadness, it's also a memorable occasion because exactly 15 years ago today, my husband asked me to marry him. I wrote about it in my memoir, A Place...
Legacy of Mercy by Lynn Austin :: A Review
Legacy of Mercy is a historical novel by Christian fiction author Lynn Austin. It's the sequel to Waves of Mercy, a novel about the early history of the Dutch settlers to Holland, Michigan -- which happens to be my hometown! Please note: Affiliate links have been...
All the Colors We Will See :: Book Review
I’ve been waiting for this book for a long time. It’s a collection of essays called All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness, and Finding Our Way, by Patrice Gopo. Disclosure: Affiliate links have been used in this post....
On Being a Mom in South Africa {Book Excerpt}
My firstborn turned 13 today, so naturally I'm reflecting on the past thirteen years as her mom, her birth, and what it was like being a mom in South Africa for the first seven years of her life. Here's an excerpt from my memoir, A Place to Land: A Story of Longing...
Navigating the Many Phases of Grief :: Interview with Asheritah Ciuciu
If you've experienced loss, you're likely familiar with the many phases of grief that a person can go through. In my recent conversation author Asheritah Ciuciu, we chatted about some of those grief phases, how the Lord is present in the midst of each of them, and...
His Grace is Sufficient :: An Excerpt from A Place to Land
It may not look like it on the surface, but the photograph below captures a sacred moment. I wrote about this dear friend in my book, A Place to Land. When this photo was taken last week at our church in Cape Town, we hadn't seen each other for...
Book Recommendations for Your Summer Reading List
Looking for book recommendations for your summer reading list? I hope you'll enjoy this selection of books as much as I have. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. If you choose to click through to make a purchase, I'll receive a teeny tiny...
14 Years in an Interracial Marriage: A Reflection
“People are still looking at us,” my husband said to me as we walked through a Cape Town shopping center yesterday. “Yep,” I replied. “I noticed, as well.” Today marks 14 years since I married a black man. Related post: I’m a White Girl from...
Day One in Cape Town :: We Feast
This is Part 4 in a four-part series on our arrival in Cape Town, South Africa. Click the following links to read the first three posts: Part 1: Homecoming: Our Cape Town Arrival After Five Years Away Part 2: Returning Home Part 3: Why We Came: Return to Cape Town...
Why We Came :: Return to Cape Town
This is Part 3 of the story about our arrival in Cape Town, South Africa after five years living overseas. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. 9 June 2018 “This house is like a train!” Kagiso exclaims. “It’s so long!” It’s the same house he lived in for three years...
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