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Breaking Waves

February 21, 2018 Alisha Andres
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The waves rolled & crashed in rows on the water, creating a steady roaring sound. I remember watching their rhythm with a quiet reverence. I was soaking in a peace of mind that I hadn't experienced in a while. In a very long while. 

Moving from Europe back to Michigan has been both strange & hard. It has stretched me & challenged my heart on many occasions over these past few months. Although I've come back to the people & places that I have always loved - I haven't really felt like myself. Like a lone piece of driftwood out at sea, I too have been a little lost.  

When Dan surprised me with a trip to California to visit his family in January, I expected to have a nice time seeing familiar faces & enjoying the coast. But what I didn't expect was for God to show up in the most surprising & impactful ways. Through talks over meals, prayers on a kitchen floor, & powerful words spoken over my life with family, I have slowly started to breathe again; my lungs filling with a new hope, perspective, & calm. 

As we take this year to plant some roots in Michigan soil, I will remember the spark & freedom that I experienced on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. I am determined to build our marriage, our community, & our personal ministries in Grand Rapids with a ready heart & steady pace.

I am waiting for the waves to break again; for the pages in this chapter to keep on turning. 

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Photography: Eli K. Photography

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Welcome. I'm Alisha Andres. This website is dedicated to my personal work, creative ventures & passion for a deeper understanding. 

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These little beauts are my first attempt at making ceramics (hence the endearingly wonky shapes). Initially intended as a one-time Christmas gift idea, I surprisingly loved the process of sculpting with clay & using my hands; leading me into my new favorite hobby. Expect to see more handmade experiments like these sometime in the New Year.
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A Christmas Eve scene in the Czech Republic, two years ago. You can see the whole photo essay on my blog right now; a series of photographs taken in one day in Prague.
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A much needed latte amidst the holiday chaos. Ready to finish out this year & usher in the new.
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Christmas decor is minimal this year as I continue to put together our home, but we’re keeping our tradition alive & well with a freshly cut tree that’s lightly dusted with white snow. It’s comforting (& a little sacred, really) that every year, no matter where we’re at in the world, this small special ritual lives on.
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