The start of something...

i am invisioned. i fell upon a blog about a month ago, and to say that i have been inspired is an understatement...more like obsessed. i love reading this women's perspective and thoughts, the way she paints motherhood and articulates her day to day life.

and then i thought...a blog is so perfect. a mix between a journal, photo album and updates. i think i am starting this primarily for kathryn, my sister. cause i miss her more than i could ever put into words.

but then i think it is for the grandmothers too. and nanny of course. ok, our whole family, brother, sisters, aunts and uncles.

to chronicle our beautiful lives with claire, day-to-day moments, and also to give a glimpse into our unfolding adventures as we settle into our lives in this arab world. full of mystery and mishaps. stories and mistakes. smiles and sighs. learning the culture and drinking in the kindness of this people.

i am most excited to log/ chronicle/ journal about the journey of becoming a "missional mom". where home is central and light is beaming from us. but our home is portable and taken into every little picnic, walk, long visit, restaurant, beach, and place we go. and we just bring His presence with us.

claire is playing with her feet on the floor beside me, and everytime i look at her she gives me one of those million-dollar-smiles. she is radiant. i knew that she was going to be my bundle of joy, and man has she fulfilled that word in every ounce of her being.

so this is the intro. welcome to the caldwell adventures.