about this blog

In the past few years, I have kept various blogs as a way to stay connected with family and friends.  Namely, "Carolyn in Quito" and "Adventures in L.A." have allowed me to share my life in South America and on the West Coast with everyone back East.

My hope is that now you can find my stories all in one place. Although I have never had the expectation that anyone read everything - or anything, really - that I write, my family especially seems to enjoy the updates! Writing out my adventures to share is a good way for me to remember all the experiences I have as well, which I am grateful for.

So, thanks again for reading and for sharing. I appreciate your support, your encouragement, your prayers, and your love!


Inspiration

Do It Anyway
Mother Teresa

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.  Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.  Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.  Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.  Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.  Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.  Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.  Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.  It was never between you and them anyway.