From “I Do” to Distant Shores

Life has offered me many chapters—each one layered with movement, discovery, faith, and quiet transformation. But for a long time, I wasn’t sure how to share my story. I always carried the desire within me, yet I often paused, unsure where to begin or how to reach those who truly needed to hear it. I first began sharing anonymously through a faceless YouTube channel, using my voice to narrate bits of my story. But it didn’t feel quite right. I craved a deeper, more intentional way to connect.

Already immersed in writing children’s books, I finally turned to memoir. And so, here we are. This audiobook is the second in my unfolding journey, capturing the rich, complex years that followed after I said “I do.” Through these pages, you’ll walk with me across continents—from the vibrant streets of Abidjan to the structured calm of Switzerland, from our cozy Nairobi apartment to the wide unknowns of new beginnings. You’ll witness how we built a family while navigating career transitions, cultural shifts, and personal reinvention.

This audiobook is not only for those seeking inspiration in the ordinary miracles of family life and motherhood—it’s also for anyone curious about the life of an accompanying spouse. It is for the women (and men) who pack up their lives to follow a partner’s calling, often leaving behind careers, communities, and personal ambitions. It’s for those who’ve felt unseen in that quiet role, yet who continue to adapt, grow, and rediscover themselves in new corners of the world. May this story remind you that even in the unknown, you are never lost. That there is strength in starting over, grace in surrendering to change, and power in choosing joy, again and again.