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One Small Wave

In News by Carla

My mantra today was, “Jogging. Jogging is good for me. Yes it is!” I repeated it to myself a few times. But, then there was a long pause as I had to scavenge to find a clean pair of socks and figure out that my toddler’s shoes were secretly tucked …

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Baby Girl

In Feelings by Carla

I’m trying to be more present. Y’all. You know it’s hard! I’m juggling 1,001 things and attempting to reduce the volume on the tyranny of urgent tasks. Must answer emails. Check facebook. Pinterest. Planning. Feed the dog. Fold the clothes. Make food. Wash dishes. Renew car insurance. Get visa photos. …

Sharing an Article on Being Single Overseas

In News by Carla

I enjoy reading the blog called, A Life Overseas: The Missions Conversation. If you or someone you love is engaged with missions, this site has a lot of resources. The most recent article delivered straight into my email box titled, “Single Overseas? 8 Lessons from Someone Who did it All Wrong”. …

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Starting Again

In News by Carla

Hello there! I do realize it has been awhile since I last shared. My hope for this space is to share what I sense God’s speaking to me, stories from life here in Thailand, and about the process of becoming a momma. That’s right! Keegan and I are 4 & …

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Not Alone

In News by Carla

(This is a photo from Nepal, Kathmandu in 2013) The line between living in one place and then moving to another can be a tough transition.  You are not alone.   Many have been on, and currently ARE on this journey of returning. http://www.rockyreentry.com/ This is a website recently shared with …

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Someone by Your Side

In News by Carla

Once upon a time I was in Egypt. Seemingly out of nowhere, the borders to cross back into Israel (where my ticket was due to fly out of, suddenly became unsafe). Describing how I felt with the words freaked out, only begins to explain my emotional state. I did not know …

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Thankful, Anxious Heart

In News by Carla

Change is one of the constants in my life. With certainty I speculate it is a constant in yours too. With the passing of this year, a lot has changed for me. Like an unexpected motorbike accident. Me trying to hold onto precious time with family and friends in the …

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My Best Friend

In News, Weddings by Carla

Hey guys, this is Carla writing. Ah, this is so darn exciting!! God has brought a wonderful Christian man, and life partner to me. His name is Keegan. Do you notice how love happens both quickly and slowly (here is lil blurb about the proposal). Keegan and I met one another two …

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Will you marry me?

In News by Carla

The LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. –Psalm 118:23 “But, I’m the one IN the photos!” I whispered to Sharon. This was yesterday. And Sharon is a dear, dear friend who offered to take our engagement photos. Thai-university students watched and quietly laughed as we …

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In Feelings by Carla

Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved Jesus. And, as Jesus became more the center of her life, the more beautiful that life became. I know that I have not written with the frequency and intensity that I once planned, and I apologize for that. Sometimes living …