Category Archives: Books

A Morning Off

Caleb told work that his housing appointment was at 8am, but it’s actually at noon. They want him back to work at one. This gave us both the opportunity to sleep in. I woke at 7:30 feeling like it was 10 … Continue reading

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An Appetite

I woke up hungry this morning and waited for the dogs to get up so I could walk them. Piggy was hungry too and told the chair on the other side of the table just as much. I was going … Continue reading

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A Day Out with Kim

I might’ve gone to sleep late last night, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me from the new schedule I’m trying to keep. I didn’t have to worry about sleeping through my alarm. I woke up three minutes … Continue reading

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My Thoughts on Ramadan

Ramadan was the hottest month in Islāmic history. It was a time of less food and water, so during their fasting it’s not just for starving or dehydration, it’s a time of contemplation and reflection, of spiritual growth, and commitment. It’s … Continue reading

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Last Day In the United States

Tristan woke up at 5am, but grandma and great-grandma weren’t ready to get up yet, so they lay him between them and went back to sleep. I got out of bed at 7am when Kris got up and Caleb followed. … Continue reading

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