A Love Letter to You
In honor of National Infertility Week, we‘re sharing our hearts with the women and men who desire to be parents but suffer from infertility. Dear friends, If you are broken, if you are hurting, if you are unfulfilled, we are here. Your wounds and feelings we may not fully understand, but we are here. You […]
5 Reasons to Thank Mom(s)
Musings in preparation for Mother’s Day Motherhood is no joke. You probably knew that already, but it’s still worth considering the weight of responsibility (you know, the one where it becomes your job to keep another utterly dependent human being alive and well). So it goes without saying, moms are often tired, discouraged, or even alone. […]
It Would Be Different This Time
When you can’t take time off of work, when you can’t pause your life, when you can’t afford it. . . an unexpected pregnancy can seem daunting. It was the last week of the Post-Abortion Support Group at Claris and I was just feeling scared that I hadn’t changed very much or that I wasn’t really healed […]
Reflections from Day 3
We left rainy Kampala early this morning and headed to a small village about an hour outside of Kampala. For decades, this village was known for its witchcraft, child sacrifice, and other horrific practices. Because of the passion and vision of one Ugandan family it has now become a place of refuge, hope, and healing. Hear […]
The Countdown Begins
Thank you! In just a little over 3 weeks we’ll be on our way to Uganda. The donations of medical and school supplies, clothing, hygiene kits, financial contributions, etc. have started pouring in. Our team is in awe of the generosity of family, friends, and even strangers across the nation. You’ve rallied together to help […]
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together….
Someone asked me today if it gets easier each time I go to Uganda. The question caught me off guard, and I had to really think about how to respond. In fact, I’m still thinking about my response. The short answer is “no, it does not get easier.” I’m still incredibly burdened by the injustices […]