We had an unforgettable week, making a new friend and developing a meaningful connection with Ukraine, as we helped host a group visiting from Kyiv. I am humbled being around people with so much courage and conviction. They face monumental challenges and yet seem undeterred in their determination to reform the child welfare program in… Read more

Chris and I spent last weekend in New Orleans with friends, one of whom is from there. We hadn’t been since before Katrina, and I was curious as to how the city had changed since we were there in our early 30’s. It turns out that the biggest change was myself, not the city. Instead… Read more