They’re HOME!!

Finally!!  We couldn’t be more joyful – they’re home!    The last time Emma was home was 2.5 years ago.  So this is the second time since she moved over 5 years ago to found The Gem Foundation! We are soaking it up!  From the wee hours in the morning to the wee hours at…

My Dad

Words are sorely inadequate at expressing all that transpired these past few days.  On Monday I had the privilege of flying to Buffalo to celebrate with my brother, cousins and a few friends my dad’s 90th birthday.  Although I have not really talked much about my birth family today I just have to share about…

An Unexpected Friend

In October I had the privilege of leading a precious team to love on the Gems at The Gem Foundation. The team was amazing and a joy to work with. Together we ministered and precious memories were made while lives were forever changed.   We dubbed ourselves, “Team-Own-It!” which of course, had a very hysterical story…

Cheers Coming From The Public Bathroom

Being almost weekend it’s time for a little laughter in anticipation of all that Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays bring! Funny how life works…some days we find ourselves cheering for joy at the craziest things in the most unlikely places… when Ruby does something remarkable!  After all, medical professionals had said Ruby would never, ever…

Prayers for Elizabeth

#OurTreasureElizabeth I realize that many of you don’t do Facebook (or maybe we aren’t friends cause you’re still lurking – ha!) but I wanted to share  the following from my Facebook today: Please friends: Elizabeth’s been at The Gem a short time and was thriving…but suddenly became sick with respiratory issues and is now in…