We were in the middle of a massive renovation project for a center for street children. The bank account was emptying as the bills kept coming. Another bill arrived and we were not sure how it was going to be paid by the deadline. So our little ba...

The electricity in my outlets had gone out, but I couldn’t find an electrician. After about a week, I got desperate, so I started praying. A day or two later, there was a knock at my door. When I opened it, I couldn’t believe my eyes: an electrici...

Embarrassingly, in our first months of re-entry, I failed my driver's license test. Twice. My small goal of driving two miles to my 5th grade son's school felt daunting.

Juggling our suitcases, our shoes clicked on the stony path. Our guide led us down the narrow Zanzibar street lined with colorful doors and tiny shops displaying piles of spices. The salty breeze refreshed us and reminded us that this getaway shou...