I’ve been thinking about how often I am alone. I’ve immersed myself in the days of diaper changes and clinging toddlers as I finished Syra’s Scribbles VI and started reworking Syra’s Scribbles II. Back in the day, I wanted nothing more than the chance to go to the bathroom alone, and a solo trip toContinue reading “Alone”
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Birthday Party
It’s been a two-week whirlwind of celebration at my house. I keep thinking about all that has happened and the story that keeps coming to mind is the confusion I sowed with my balloons! The first party was a baklava open house to which I invited everyone I knew and some people I didn’t know. Continue reading “Birthday Party”
Confusion Makes Good Comedy
The two men were smiling when they said goodbye to me and walked out the front door. I paused the Hallmark Christmas movie, put my pen down next to the stack of Christmas cards, and stood up to see them out. Mike came in from the courtyard a few minutes later and told me howContinue reading “Confusion Makes Good Comedy”
Now That You’re Here
Our spring break trip to Albuquerque had a different feeling than visits back home over the past eight years since we moved away because in the eyes of everyone here, we are back! On Sunday when Coryn walked into church before us, she told me that there were disappointed looks on the faces that turnedContinue reading “Now That You’re Here”
Moving Home
This June after eight years in Texas, we will move back to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We made the decision ahead of the cold front that put our lives on hold for an entire week. A pause granted to us to sit with our thoughts and feelings. After the whirlwind of considerations and determinations came theContinue reading “Moving Home”
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