As we travel around the countryside, old abandoned houses like this one are a common sight. And they always fill my heart with sadness. A sort of longing for what must have been. I imagine cozy families gathered around the hearth, children playing in the garden. And whole families gathering produce from once-flourishing fields and […]
Some time ago, I came across a post which intrigued me: Which Lord of the Rings Personality Are You? I’d heard of personality types and tests, but dismissed them as a lot of nonsense. But The Lord of the Rings? They had me hooked there! Now, if you’re not familiar with The Lord of the Rings you might want […]
As parents, it hurts to see our children or grandchildren go through difficulties, doesn’t it? And if you’re like me, you want to fix all their problems. Kiss their wounds and make them better just like we did when they were little. But when serious trials come it’s not so easy. We can’t make things […]
When we were children, we knew the route to school so well that we could follow it with our eyes closed. However, none of us could have imagined travelling the long, arduous and dangerous routes taken by the children in these documentaries. This extraordinary documentary series highlights the immense value of education by showing the […]
My husband and I love Italy, although, as with anywhere, it has its negatives and downsides. But when we look back over the years, we think of the wonderful people we’ve met and come to love. We reflect on the beauty of the land and the culture. And we recall God’s unwavering faithfulness to us […]
We celebrated 30 years of being in Italy last month (May 2018). Although our years here have not always been easy, we would choose this path again in a heartbeat. It’s been a good life, and we have seen God’s faithfulness throughout. It’s a life of joy mixed with sorrow Being unable to attend the […]