Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.

Refugees have done more for my heart and my spirit than I can ever express in words.

No, no, no, I've just grown up too much to be hurt by what people's opinion of my love life is.

I've never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I'm a good person. I believe I'm a good mom. But that's for my kids to decide, not for the world.

Most nights, someone ends up in our bed. The kids do knock before entering. We've at least got that part down because mommy and daddy need some space.

I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.

You know, more children die under the age of five when the parents are not educated.