I am asking for Prayer Today! When I was having my quiet time this morning–in Psalm 66–I got to these last few verses and read them over and over. “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me. For I cried out to him for… Read More
GUILTY! I found my self getting anxious last week! We are waiting for approval for Sara on our 1797 Form from Immigration. And I found myself looking for the mail, waiting for a phone call and checking email every hour (sometimes more often–if I’m being totally honest) and missing out on the events going around me. … Read More
OURS! Yes–really! We weren’t planning to adopt a 2nd child, but the doors are wide open at this moment. How does that happen you ask? Well that is NOT a simple answer. It all started with a video from church during our 24/7 children’s program. (Ben and I both work in this area on Sunday mornings.) The… Read More
I was on the computer when I noticed that Austin had something unusual on his back. I couldn’t believe my eyes . . . or hide my laughter! This is what I saw . . . Leave it to Leighanne to be creative with a marker! (waterbased) At least these are not permanent! :0
As quoted(shouted) by a little 3 or 4 year old boy sitting at the table next to us during lunch today. His grandmother was telling him that they had to wait for their food and that they were having to learn some patience. I know his feeling–I’m sometimes there myself. But not today. Today I… Read More
I’ve said before that I want to advocate for waiting children this year. So when I got an e-mail asking me to get this sweet girl’s story out–I just had to. She is a beautiful 13 year old who will age out of the system in November. Here’s her story. “Sara turns 14 in November, and… Read More
And it’s making its way to China. And hopefully we will get our Log In Date this next week. Yep–Our dossier is on it’s way! After many months of gathering all the documents–this phase of Hannah Grace’s adoption is over. SO WHAT’S NEXT? I know many of you are like me–wanting to know what’s around… Read More
of what our future will soon be like. Austin in his JROTC Uniform Over spring break, Austin, our Junior in high school, went to Paris Island, SC for mini-boot camp. He loved it. Okay–I don’t think he really loved getting up at 4:45AM, but the rest of it was good. He came home telling us… Read More
I got a simple e-mail the other day. It sparked my interest because it was from someone wanting ideas about how to start an adoption/orphan ministry in their church. For those of you that know me–this topic will catch my attention in a heartbeat. I emailed this person back and I have committed to pray… Read More
I’ve been reading the book of Psalms–a lot lately. I have yet to come away from reading this book where my heart need was not met. Recently I read these words when I was praying for my brother-in-law David after his heart surgery, “My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength… Read More
