Holiday traditions change because we change. Some of those changes are within our control and others are changes we have to learn to accept as changes that have nothing to do with us. While some of those changes can hurt us, when we find a way through those changes, we can continue to make the holidays are own, celebrations that capture where we are in a given moment, even if those moments are painful.
We Need Our Villages
And so we’re working on rebuilding our village, a village with a few satelite campuses scattered throughout the country, but more importantly a local village that will continue to walk with us through all that life continues to hand us.
Canyons, Rocks, and History – Campsmas 2019
The last time we visited Big Bend, the western region wasn’t even on our radar. Because of the government shutdown, […]
Let’s Try This Again – Campsmas 2019
This time last year I was desperately trying to hold onto the dreams that I had for our Christmas vacation. […]
Always and Forever Lake Michigan
But of all the lakes I have visited over the years, my family’s move to Southwest Michigan instilled a love for Lake Michigan that continues to grow despite the miles of separation.
The Great Midwest Trip – Part 2
When bedtime stories were finally read and we were able to relax outside with the kids comfortably in bed, it was fair to say that even after a long day of driving for Jeff and a long day of sitting and waiting for the rest of us, we had made the most of our Missouri stop. If all Missouri State Parks were as good as Sam A. Baker, we were sold.