Thanksgiving 2017!

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 28, 2017 // 2 Comments

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone! We had a wonderful week, and I hope that you did, too. I know that holidays can be stressful and sometimes hard, but it’s such a wonderful time to step... Continue reading →

If It’s Not On Social Media, Did It Really Happen?

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 22, 2017 // 4 Comments

I made a decision on Monday night. I’ve been leaning toward this decision for a while. I decided to break up with my social media. Don’t worry…we will get back together. Eventually. Probably after the holidays are over. I’ll still... Continue reading →

Hosting on Airbnb: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 16, 2017 // No Comments

I have gotten LOTS of questions about Airbnb, so I thought I would write out a post about our experiences so far. About a month ago, we finished renovating our basement apartment. Our very first apartment was in someone’s basement... Continue reading →

It Has Been 6 Months

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

6 months ago, I answered the phone and my entire life changed. We said yes. It seemed crazy. It still does. But we said yes.   Back then, my ear pressed against the phone, I wasn’t sure I could say... Continue reading →

We Are A Police Family

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 7, 2017 // 11 Comments

Theo has been on the streets for a little over two months now. People were not joking when they told us this life would be challenging. It’s the hours and the stress and the steep learning curve. It’s the fact... Continue reading →