On Saturday we celebrated Elle's 3rd birthday, which brought with it a swirl of emotions, memories, and gratitudes. Because Elle was born in Bahrain, her birthday -- for me -- is intertwined with our time and experience there and so I found myself thinking of both her...

Yesterday was the two-year anniversary of our family of five getting on an airplane in Bahrain and returning to San Diego. A year ago, I was still living “in relation to” Bahrain. Life was still happening in reaction to that time and that experience and the transition...

I love books that serve as companions when we're walking through difficult times. The author's voice can literally be the friend in the room with us, holding our hand, helping us know we're not alone. I want to share a book like that with you. Fight Back with Joy is...

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for Steel Will by Shilo Harris and Atlas Girl by Emily Wierenga. I loved the titles you shared. Our winner is Amiee Corbin! Amiee, please contact me with your mailing address, and the books will be on their way to you. Happy...

So so so many good books out there right now and more on the way! Right now, I'm loving Sue Monk Kidd's Traveling with Pomegranates that Linsey gave me for Christmas and The Inner Voice of Love by Nouwen that Elyse texted me a timely excerpt from. I can't wait to read...