It happened a little over two weeks ago and still doesn't seem real. Toot (as we all called my grandmother, Virginia Nelson - my mom's mom - on the right in the picture above) fell in January … Read more about In Memory of My Grandmother, Toot
Who Wants to Go on a Mission Trip with Me?
Hey, Everyone! I wanted to write because I have some updates on mission trips for this year since I sent out my newsletter! But first, I have a question: Who wants to go on a mission trip with … Read more about Who Wants to Go on a Mission Trip with Me?
Why I Do What I Do
I'm sitting here at my desk, wrapped in my new blanket, and enjoying a rare day of no plans. This week especially, the week between Christmas and New Year's, has been a time of much needed … Read more about Why I Do What I Do
Because When Your Opa Receives a Congressional Medal of Honor, You Tell the World!
Some of you might have seen the story I shared on FB this week, but #sorrynotsorry... I just wanted to put the story here. So proud of my Opa, Warren Torres-Toro. And this article rocks, … Read more about Because When Your Opa Receives a Congressional Medal of Honor, You Tell the World!
5 Things I’m Praying about in 2016
This time last year, I sat down to write a newsletter and had a giant hole on page two. I didn't know what to write. At the same time, I had some pretty big concerns pressing on me: moving and the … Read more about 5 Things I’m Praying about in 2016
#AlltheThings That Happened in 2015
It's the Monday night after Christmas and I'm listening to the rain on the roof while watching an episode of Gilmore Girls. December passed by so fast I think I have whiplash. But that's still no … Read more about #AlltheThings That Happened in 2015
How My Car Exploding Let Me See the Goodness of God
Last Monday morning, I woke feeling tired after a wonderful weekend and headed into work. Only, I didn't make it in the usual 27 minute timeframe, because halfway there the car started … Read more about How My Car Exploding Let Me See the Goodness of God
When God Completely Blows Your Mind
I mentioned it here two weeks ago and also in my spring newsletter. If we've spoken in the past few weeks, I've probably processed it out loud too: I'm moving out of my home for the past 5 years, and … Read more about When God Completely Blows Your Mind
The Tattered, the Torn, the Psychedelic…
"You look just like your Mama." I've heard it A LOT in my life - and I love it every single time I hear it. My mom is the most beautiful woman in the world to me (Sorry, Mom, I know you don't like to … Read more about The Tattered, the Torn, the Psychedelic…
