May 5th is the day Dutch people celebrate freedom.

Walk slow darling, let your mind travel.
A poem about a brave young woman, who embraced the life given to her in her new homeland. Her name is Ruth, which means friend. Her story comes from the Bible.
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Today, hope lights a fire.
Sometimes we get a little sunburned when we embrace our freedom. Oh well, it’s so worth it, isn’t it?
Cheers, here’s to imperfection.
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Having a fifteen year old in the house is an excellent and a challenging thing.
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A week from now Christians will celebrate Easter. Easter tells a hopeful story that, eventually, love wins. However, the road to love can be lonely and difficult, a reality faced daily by the refugee’s on European doorsteps.
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A sunny little poem to brighten the day:
Growing up in the biblebelt: