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For those who have lost a little hope.

For those who have lost a little hope.

by Kayla Norris | Jan 30, 2023 | Grief, Loving Jesus, Relationships

Before it was Planet Fitness, it was Borders Books.  Yes, in Kona. I still haven’t quite forgiven Borders for going bankrupt and leaving us without a massive bookshop.(But what am I talking about, I left Kona before Borders did—so who’s really to blame?) But before it...
What It’s Like to Be Homesick in a Global Pandemic

What It’s Like to Be Homesick in a Global Pandemic

by Kayla Norris | Apr 23, 2021 | Grief, Missionary Kids

I know it’s bad when the flashbacks start.  And they started a few weeks ago.  They come in slow moments. When I’m washing dishes. Stuck in traffic. At work, patting a child’s back as they nod off for their afternoon nap. I mean, I’ve always had them. Especially since...
Why We’re All Experiencing a Little Bit of Separation Anxiety

Why We’re All Experiencing a Little Bit of Separation Anxiety

by Kayla Norris | Nov 1, 2020 | Family, Grief, Kids & Teaching

The shrieking starts. “See you later, darling, love you!” I’m prying a two-year-old off her mother, and she clambers over my shoulder, reaching a desperate little hand towards the door. The parent, apologetic and yet still focused on getting out said door, knows her...

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