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A Lesser Known Tuscan Gem: The City of Lucca (via a family day with ups and downs)
Why Lucca is worth a visit, and how our family day on its city walls went, ups and downs included. ...more
Travel
June 09, 2025•6 min read
The Digital Nomad Visa Booking
How we saw God in the details of booking our Digital Nomad visa appointment. ...more
Family Life
July 29, 2024•3 min read
The Experience of a Lifetime
What we are really doing on our extended European trip with our kids. ...more
Travel
March 29, 2024•3 min read
Bucket List Item in Spain
Attending International Church of Barcelona, a bucket list item, and an unexpected confirmation. ...more
Faith
March 03, 2024•4 min read
Can I Give Up the Control Freak in Me?
Learning to let go of control and let Damian lead our family's next chapter. ...more
Faith
February 19, 2024•4 min read
Re-Evaluating What Really Matters
We bought the big house in Westlake Village. Here is why we decided to let it go. ...more
Family Life
February 02, 2024•5 min read
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