We Were, We Are: A Palestine Memorial Quilt
Every stitch in this Palestine memorial quilt is a heartbeat, carrying memory, love, and resilience. We Were, We Are is a living memorial quilt created to honor Palestinians — those whose lives have been taken and those who continue to endure. It’s not just crochet. It’s a way of lifting up Palestinian voices, one square […]
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
It has been almost 3 years now and I still don’t really know how to talk about our time in Fort McCoy for Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). OAW was a worldwide effort to protect Afghan refugees fleeing political persecution. It aimed to protect Afghans who supported U.S. efforts in Afghanistan—a cause my husband and I […]
Niger’s Charm: Goats, Culture, and Everyday Wonders
This is our first overseas assignment with my husband’s new job and I have no idea what to expect. When most people think of Africa, certain images come to mind, and I can’t deny that, with two little ones in tow, I am nervous. Our older one, C, is two and a half at […]