Come See What's New! May 2022


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Come See What's New in May!

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May 9, 2022

Great Expectations Part 1 of 3

Disappointment is Typically a Result of Unmet Expectations

Has someone ever disappointed you, but you can’t pinpoint why? Perhaps your answer was something like, “It’s not what they did, but what they didn’t do…”

Disappointment is usually not because of anything, in particular, someone did. Disappointment is typically a result of unmet expectations.

In this post, I explore how we can stay ahead of disappointment by clarifying expectations.

Print Book Now Available!

Living Uprooted: Encouragement for the Missionary Wife

The PRINT VERSION was launched May 5, 2022!

Paperback and ebook are now available for purchase on three different websites:

Redemption Press, Amazon,

and Barnes and Noble

Thinking of Shaking Things Up!

Playing with the idea of a new logo and header!

I discovered I really like the colors of my book cover. So I was playing with a new look of my logo and wanted to shake things up a bit. I feel like this new logo and header are softer and more inviting.

Penny for your thoughts...What do YOU think?

You could get 1,500 pennies for your thoughts! Email me at mari@marieygabroad.com or simply reply to this email to let me know your thoughts on the new logo and header ideas!

Those who give feedback will be entered in a drawing for a $15 Amazon gift card!

I appreciate your input, grace, and patience as I explore how best to serve you!

Coming Up Next

Bonus Blog Series!

Introducing, Great Expectations: A three-part series on navigating unmet expectations.

I had planned on writing just about navigating unmet expectations of one's organization, but it turned into a series.

This month:

Great Expectations Part 1 of 3

- Disappointment is Typically a Result of Unmet Expectations

Communicating clearly with others to determine what's expected of us, and what we expect of them.

June 2022:

Great Expectations Part 2 of 3

- Is This What I Asked For?! ~ Identifying Our Own Expectations

Identifying when our disappointment comes from our own unmet expectations.

July 2022:

Great Expectations Part 3 of 3

- Understanding Our Expectations of the Organization

Moving forward in humility when your organization doesn't measure up to your expectations.

What's Been Happening?

Another guest podcast interview!

At the end of April, I was honored to be a bonus author guest on the Refuge Podcast with Jennifer Elwood, a place to cultivate faith in the shelter of God’s Word. In this interview-style podcast, Jenni chats with guests who share unique stories of faith to encourage listeners in their walk with Christ, and emphasize the importance of remaining covered in the Word on a daily basis.

April 25, 2022

The Refuge Podcast Interview

Tune in to The Refuge Podcast (listen here, or watch here) as Jenni and I talk about the ups and downs of living overseas and a few of the many challenges missionary wives face as they prepare to go abroad: complications and fatigue, the difficulty of good-byes, spiritual warfare, loneliness, the importance of making connections ahead of the move, and culture shock.

Refuge Podcast