Tribe by Char

How Japan Changed Me for the Better!

When Steve first surprised me with tickets to Japan, going completely across the world (WITH our three children in tow, one of whom was only 10 months old!) I have to admit I was slightly disappointed at first glance. My gut reaction was "but why not Hawaii?!" (what a spoiled, silly response, right?!!) I knew nothing about Japan, the country, or culture. (aside from sushi and American stereotypes!) What I didn't know was that not only would Japan be my absolute FAVORITE trip I'd ever ... read more

Our post-pandemic bucket list!!

Do you miss traveling like we do?!? Before the closing of the world we had big plans for 2020 that sadly needed to be put to side. While we are SO grateful for our health, and that those we love have gotten through Covid so far, (I and many of my family members got through it - thanks be to God!) we also MISS the freedom of traveling! (and freedom in general) Here is our post-pandemic family bucket list: Iceland (snorkeling the continental divide)Three weeks in England and Scotland ... read more

First day of Homeschool 2020!

Despite being 4 days post-op we managed to have a totally normal first day back to school - which I am so grateful for!! Adelaide is officially in Kindergarten and Frankie is in 4th grade! We are doing a combined curriculum with an emphasis on The Good and the Beautiful for History, Science, and Literature. Adelaide is focusing on learning to read, phonics, letter recognition, and we're also introducing science, art, math, and geography to her curriculum this year. Frankie's subjects ... read more

Healing and Moving Forward

I'm sitting in bed 3.5 days post surgery after having a D&C from my miscarriage and an unexpected cystectomy that removed a very large cyst that has been causing me trouble for years. (and could very well have been the reason I miscarried in the first place - but who knows) I sit in bed - literally all day - and because I'm forced to stay here to allow my body to heal my mind is wandering everywhere. It's hard to stand still when the world keeps on moving. It's hard to open your insta ... read more

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