Thank you for following my teachings from Africa toward motherhood and taking the time to reflect upon the series on “Perspective of adaptability {Part 1}” and “Power of community {Part 2}.” In this last part of the series, I...
Hello, my name is Zandria Schnur and I had an unhealthy relationship with a social network. No, this is not a joke, along with the good, I do believe that I have let a social network impact my life...
This year I turned thirty. We had a huge party with friends and family and laughed as we reminisced on my twenties and looked ahead to what my thirties would bring.
Just kidding. That imaginary party does sound pretty fun...
Welcome to part 2 of my Africa Series and for reading about how being pregnant in Africa continues to teach me about motherhood. Prior to living in Kenya, I had heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a...
“YOU CAN’T MAKE ME!” It isn’t just something over-stimulated three-year-olds scream at their beleaguered mothers. If you’ve ever heard those words, or just experienced the dawning realization that your child has adopted this attitude, you know how frustrating it...
It's been years since we last talked. It was an argument (even though I wasn't sure how it got to be an argument) that ended what should seemingly be a close relationship. You were coming close to where I lived...
Those who know our family well would know that we are relational and that we intently examine the way that each of our five family members extends what we respond to as the “Five Love Languages”.
“You can simply...
Dear Sister-in-Law*,
I try my best to send out thank-you cards, but 1) I’ve been tired/crazy/overwhelmed/name an emotion lately and 2) I was not sure how to best word the thank-you card. I am the queen of awkward moments and...
The day we had a play date at the zoo, I looked at my husband and said, “This will be the last time I ever see them.” The “them” I am referring to used to be one of our...
Hey Mom, as you are desiring to be heard, understood, known, I see you.
I see you...
struggling to respond to your atmosphere with peace
wrestling with emotions that hit your mind and send you to react with...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
