I wrote the following to some dear friends of mine back in September. I needed to process what I was feeling through writing. Maybe someone out there needs to know they are not alone when they uncontrollably start sobbing in the pharmacy line. The Last Straw “It was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”…
Temperatures are warming and school is out! What better way to enjoy an evening than with a delicious bowl of sugar free ice cream. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy. Sweet Tooth I have always had a sweet tooth ever since I can remember. I have not always had the most…
Rome wasn’t built in a day and nor was the yurt. Construction of the yurt only took a few days, but preparations for the platform took time. With almost all projects, problems arise, plans change, and finally things come together. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy. Best Laid Plans Our…
Have you ever seen a shepherd with his sheep? If you live in the city, you probably don’t see many animals, much less a herd of sheep. If you have, it might have brought to mind some stories from the Bible. Sheep Herding Through my travels, I have been able to witness shepherds out on…
While we are very pleased with how the yurt turned out there are still things we would do differently if we were to start over. You live and learn is a well known saying for a reason. It is true. Once you experience something, you have a better understanding of what worked, what didn’t, and…
Do you love warm, fluffy biscuits from scratch? It took me a long time to perfect a recipe to be proud of, and now I want to share it! A Taste of Home This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy. When you live overseas, sometimes all you want is to eat…
I had a birthday this week where I turned forty, and I reflect on how that makes me feel and my journey with infertility. Over the Hill This week I turned Forty. This number holds a lot of weight for me. I don’t care about being “over the hill” or all the other jokes that…
Whether you are on a budget, need shelter quickly, or want a unique home, I am going to share why you should consider building a yurt on your property. When my husband, Jonathan, and I bought eight plus acres of prairie land we were thrilled. We had dreamed of owning land, getting out of the…