Jeweliah

here we go

Early this morning the doorbell rang. It was Manny, Willie and Jose, our packing crew. They toured the house, asked questions, took notes and began bringing in all the boxes, tape, and different kinds of packaging material. After a rare heavy rain, grandpa arrived to watch our little ones. Right now, the house is fullContinue reading “here we go”

embracing the unknown

Exactly five years ago, I woke up and left my home in Mexico, not knowing if I would be coming back. I had a trip pre-scheduled as an independent contractor for international communications. The night before my departure, my husband, Natán, shared details of a security situation that occured. My husband, I and the other missionary coupleContinue reading “embracing the unknown”

one step forward, two steps back

This month is full of “to do” lists. It seems that every time I cross one thing off my list, two or three more things are added. The major categories include: declutter and clean house to sell, follow up on quotes from moving companies, find a furnished short-term place to live, investigate storage options, sortContinue reading “one step forward, two steps back”

our next move

It’s been a week and the call decision has set in. We are moving to Alaska… in a month! Where do we begin… A list of random thoughts is constantly running through my mind. Items to donate, items to sell, items to keep and a few things to toss continue to be captured on handwrittenContinue reading “our next move”

cowboy boots for snowshoes

Our family spent the past two years making El Paso, Texas our home. A new house, new neighbors, new congregation, new grocery stores, new doctors, new therapists, new venues for toddlers, new restaurants and a new environment: the desert. All the little things that need to be established to “settle in.” At first, it wasContinue reading “cowboy boots for snowshoes”

another journey begins

Our family is about to embark upon a new opportunity together. My first flight in an airplane was during my time at university. My destination was the South Pacific with a five month stay in Fiji, Australia and New Zealand. My interest in foreign lands, languages & cultures grew with endless adventures around the world.Continue reading “another journey begins”