As I write this it’s both rainy and sunny over the Reuss river that flows into Lake Lucerne. I keep checking to see if I can spot a rainbow like I did last week.

There are just a couple more weeks before we leave our ministry assignment here in Switzerland. We’re trying to soak up every bit of the experience that we can and reflect on what we’ve been learning.

There are things as silly as “They charge $ for tap water in restaurants so you may as well order wine.”

But we’ve also learned not to make assumptions based on our cultural bias, to question for better understanding, and to not under-estimate the stress on people living as ex-pats.

I’ve been asking this of others too: What are you learning in this season of life?

I re-read this this week and it is sooooo good! Twelve Truths I Learned from Life and Writing by Anne Lamott

I’m listening to this on repeat thanks to my friend Molly. If you’re going through a tough time, this is for you.

Want a good book for this weekend? I recommend this!

The Giver of Stars by Jo Jo Moyes – totally different than her past novels, this is historical fiction about three women in the 1930’s who become know as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky – part of a program instituted by Eleanor Roosevelt. It is an inspiring story of strong women who prevail in the face of racism, sexism, hardship, and natural disaster

You know that Instagram is kinda my thing, right? Join me there! This first one was a day-brightener daughter, Maggie sent me. Love it!

Enjoy a little encouragement and inspiration from some of my favorite follows here:

Great insights and encouragement for those experiencing grief, or walking alongside others who are

If we were sitting down to coffee, and I asked you, “What are you learning in this season?” what would you answer? Share in comments and let’s encourage each other.