I first read this poem several years ago. At the time I was settling back into life in the U.S. after several years living and working abroad in Mexico. It spoke to me about continuing to seek and live out adventure in my everyday, mother of three, suburban lifestyle. I wanted to keep growing, to keep running after whatever God called me to, even in the midst of a seemingly average life.
I have worried over my own feelings of inadequacy to to help each of my children, as individuals, grow into adults who fully reflect the work of their creator in them. I have worried about them being kind, responsible and respectful. I have worried about their safety as they learn to walk, or climb a… Continue reading Put on Love
June 20 will mark 1 year since we left Mexico and moved back to the United States. People have stopped asking me how the transition is going. And I don’t blame them. We’ve been here for nearly an entire year. We should be all settled in by now, right? But the truth is, in… Continue reading Make Mine an Adventure
The seasons keep changing. In the spring we closed out a six year season of living in Mexico. We sold and gave away many of our possessions. We packed up our belongings. We said heartfelt goodbyes. We prepared for the next season of life. In the summer we moved back to the United States. We… Continue reading Seasons
Abby Kitchin 