A lot has been going on the past 6 weeks! Here are some of the highlights: The month of May found us celebrating Easter by the Orthodox calendar; almost a whole month later than the US! Since Easter is a very big holiday in western Ukraine, we wanted to do something special to emphasize the… Continue reading Picture post: Spring Highlights, and a “Peculiar Jewel”
Якщо подружне життя недосконале
Read in English here Я по вуха закохана у свого чоловіка. Але я повинна вам дещо сказати… Іноді на День святого Валентина або на річницю шлюбу я відчувала, що змушена була намагатись святкувати. Іншим жінкам, схоже, легко вдавалось загравати зі своїми чоловіками або хвалити їх онлайн. Я думала про те, чи все зі мною гаразд,… Continue reading Якщо подружне життя недосконале
When Marriage Isn’t Perfect
Читайте українською мовою I am head over heels in love with my husband. But I have to tell you something… There have been some Valentine’s Days or anniversaries where I felt I really had to TRY to celebrate. It seemed other women were effortlessly making eyes at their man or singing his praises online. And… Continue reading When Marriage Isn’t Perfect
Books I Enjoyed in 2020
This isn't my mine, but I read a lot of books on Kindle. Perfect for life overseas! I get so energized from other people’s stories – many have undergone considerable hardship and yet emerged as victors or influencers. They inspire me to grow stronger and better. So at the beginning of 2020, I determined I… Continue reading Books I Enjoyed in 2020
Picture Post: Someone is 15!!!
Abigail Hope Steele Last Friday, (September 25th) Abigail turned 15!! Abby is artistic, energetic, self-motivated, and loyal. She's a great one to have on your team. I have learned a lot from her – she doesn't take herself too seriously, she's quick to acknowledge her faults and move on, and she's a girl of action!… Continue reading Picture Post: Someone is 15!!!
Are you a victim or a victor?
This year, myriads of people have been subjected to unwanted events: masks, restrictions, social distancing, illness, job loss, economic hardship. That list applies to Covid-19, but doesn't even include the " normal" hardships that are so much a part of life. People everywhere are experiencing hard things. So let me ask you a question that… Continue reading Are you a victim or a victor?
Things a Weary Person Can’t See
Are you weary of the quarantine? (Is the pope Catholic?) I woke up a few days ago and thought how weary I am of this sterile sameness. Probably a lot of people reached that point a long time ago. Personally, my life has been pretty full of activity - in fact in some ways a… Continue reading Things a Weary Person Can’t See
Picture Post: Winter turns to spring and the Steele kids grow bigger
In no particular order, I bring you life from the Steele home in recent weeks.
Rush, Rush, RUSH!
In my tenure as a mom, I've discovered that if one thing can kill my joy posthaste, it is RUSH. One morning recently, I caught myself rushing to get the house picked up for our house cleaner, rushing to complete my dressing routine, rushing through the breakfast preparations. We were late for school. I rushed… Continue reading Rush, Rush, RUSH!
My Favorite Reads in 2019
Growing up, "avid reader" was a term I heard my mom apply to my friends. I wasn't really that kid. And while I still don't think "avid reader" applies to me, I do love to read and I simply keep plugging away at it! Between my personal reading and out-loud reading with my kids, I… Continue reading My Favorite Reads in 2019
