BEYOND BORDERS 

In February last year, my husband and I made a big move, 10,000 kms away from home, and settled in a foreign land. From the outside, it might have looked brave and decisive, but inside, it felt fragile and delicate. The move was sprinkled with transitional joy and nervous anticipation. We left behind familiar rhythms, easy conversations, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing where you belong. Everything required more effort. From navigating new systems, new expecta

Sometimes life hits you in a way that crushes your spirit. You don't understand why something is happening to you, and you wonder who is to blame. August 2023 - World Youth Day, Lisbon, Portugal. There had been months of preparation, sacrifice, fundraising and planning as the pilgirmage drew nearer. We were travelling with the Jesus Youth group from the Vicariate of Southern Arabia. Our excitement knew no bounds. My husband's band was fully geared up for their upcoming stage

It was always Him waiting for me; He always meets me where I find the most comfort. It was a warm, sunny day, and I was walking up a familiar pathway, but somehow, it was leading up to a destination I had not visited before. As I walked uphill, my senses wanted to take in the beauty of nature around me, but today had been a tough and brutal day; today was one of those days when I just wanted the day to swallow itself. As I continued the ascent, there at the top of the hill, s