Our Family Bible Study

To every mom and dad out there who is attempting  to have a daily family Bible study,  Take heart…. Here was our morning Bible study a few days ago….. {and no, they never knew I was taking any pictures…} How would they? or How could they? They were havin’ waaaaaay too much fun! It all…

Sunday Thoughts

This morning Emma and I had the privilege of sharing at a church in a nearby town.   Emma shared about how God called her to Africa as a little girl and I spoke about  God’s love for the orphan and the poor.   This body of believers were just so sweet and there was…

Pretty Stinkin’ Excited……

Most of you who have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity know how much Graham love, love, loves music. He plays the drums and the guitar. He took two drum lessons. He never took even one guitar lesson.   Graham’s even been sponsored by some major drum manufacturers.  {I had no clue about any…

Liberty Anna

We are taking a moment from Africa stories to honor one of our many treasures…. Our girl is 12 today! Someday I will write and tell the story of Liberty  coming home to us because it is, indeed,  a Memorial Box Monday story –  we are so humbled and honored that the Lord would allow us the…

What Can We Do?

I have been moved to tears by your deep concern, overwhelming shock at the circumstances and all the tenderhearted comments you have made sweet friends for these two little brothers. You are sharing the burden with me. No doubt – you care immensely! {Thank you!!} My heart is overwhelmed by your passion for  these two precious…

Who Cares?

The trip to Uganda was far more difficult {for me personally} than I could have imagined. Something happened that not even the team knew about. One day I will share about it, but not for awhile. It’s been three weeks since returning.   This morning we were talking about Africa during our Bible study together….

From My Heart to Yours

To all my sweet bloggy friends…. No matter your station in life…. Those who long to be moms…. Those who struggle with infertility…. Those who have a dream of being a mom… Those who have birthed…. Those who have adopted….. Those who have lost babies… Those who have lost children… Those who yearn to adopt…….

Once Upon A Time….

Thirty-five years ago today {May 7th, 1976} Dw and I had our first date.  {So weird that my parents let me go when I was only a year old. *giggle*} He was finishing his junior year of college.   I, a high school senior, had just broke up with a young man. Dw had just…