LIVING IN UGANDA Tea Time Is Never Just About Tea July 23, 2026 – Emily Tea Time Is Never Just About Tea One of my favorite things about living in Uganda is that tea is rarely just… tea. At first, I thought people simply enjoyed drinking it more often than I was used to. But…
home Ordinary Days. Extraordinary Life. July 23, 2026 – Emily Ordinary Days. Extraordinary Life. For so many years, I lived with the quiet belief that life was always waiting just around the corner. Maybe after this busy season.After the work week.After the next vacation.After the kids got older.After life finally slowed down. Without realizing it,…
FAMILY What My Garden Taught Me About Nurturing July 9, 2026 – Emily What My Garden Taught Me About Nurturing Last July, I planted a garden behind our house in the village. It was exciting to watch tiny seeds become sprouts, and sprouts become something that could nourish our family. For months, I watered my…
WONDER & FAITH What the Moon Taught Me About Change July 9, 2026 – Emily What the Moon Taught Me About Change The other night, I noticed a glow coming through our balcony doors. Curious, I went to see what was creating such a beautiful light. I was greeted by a huge, glowing full moon….
LIVING IN UGANDA What Uganda Taught Me About Parenting July 9, 2026 – Emily What Uganda Taught Me About Parenting Parenting in Uganda has reminded me that raising children was never meant to be a solo journey. Here, children are surrounded by community. Neighbors, relatives, and friends look out for one another’s children — offering…
LIVING IN UGANDA What Uganda Taught Me About Motherhood July 9, 2026 – Emily What Uganda Taught Me About Motherhood “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I’ve heard that phrase many times, but it wasn’t until I moved to Uganda that I truly understood it. In the U.S., parenting can sometimes feel like a constant…
Becoming What Slowing Down Taught Me About Well-Being July 9, 2026 – Emily What Slowing Down Taught Me About Well-Being “Slow down” is advice we often hear, but it wasn’t until I moved to Uganda that I truly understood what it meant. For the past decade, I have managed some chronic health challenges. I don’t…
BeCOMING What Letting Go of My Career Taught Me About Identity July 9, 2026 – Emily What Letting Go of My Career Taught Me About Identity I started working when I was 15 years old and never really stopped. I’ve always had a job. During college, I even balanced two. My career was a big…