We all had a blast on our first camping trip as a family of 5. I could not have asked for more.
Category: Life Events
The Beauty of a Tongan Funeral
Over three days, Afa’s family hosted multiple celebrations and ceremonies to honor the memory of Grandpa.
A Tribute to Tupou Maile – Grandpa
Afa’s dad, Tupou Maile, was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be missed and loved.
Grief Takes Many Forms
There were three weeks in October 2021 when our life was a roller coaster. Most of 2021 had been roller coaster-ish, but these stood out as particularly large ups and downs.
Book Review: Range (Why Generalists Triumph in a Specializing World) by David Epstein
This book requires the reader to step back and re-evaluate the “standard” path to American success. It posits that a direct line from child to career may be the least effective method.
When Being Laid Off Became the Greatest Gift
I was devastated to lose my dream job at Western Union, but God had much greater plans than I could ever imagine.
September 11th: Twenty Years Later
My reflections on 9/11
How My Daughter Got Her Name
The dramatic story of how my daughter ended up with a completely different name than the one I originally picked for her.
Birthday Parties: My Motherly Achilles Heel
Birthday parties can be a very big deal for kids and can be completely overwhelming for adults. This story is one birthday experience we had and some lessons learned through the years.
Moving in the Time of Coronavirus – Moving Day
Moving Day came much more quickly than we had anticipated and had many obstacles of its own.