Itsy-Bitsy Baby Steps

James Dobson {founder of Focus on the Family} once wrote a book, “Parenting Isn’t for Cowards.”  Seriously, he wasn’t kidding, was he?  Whether these treasures come home through adoption, birth, foster children or anything in between, parenting takes oodles of wisdom.  The kind of wisdom that only Almighty God can give. I have to tell…

Our Precious Surprise from the Lord

Disclaimer:  The story we’re about to tell is bittersweet. There is pain, heartache and brokenness.   Yet, because of God’s great mercy and abundant grace,  there will be healing, restoration and continual evidence of His faithfulness. We thank you, ahead of time, for praying for all of us in this journey. “Delight yourself in the LORD…

Selah

Although I posted this request on Facebook, I feel the need to share here as well.  You guys are prayer warriors.  You know, first hand, what God can do when we band together before His throne. I do not know this mom, but I know that a tragedy occurred {actually right near where Dw grew…

Huggin’ Necks

While passing through Indiana, we had the privilege of hugging necks  with a sweet bloggy turned talk-on-the-phone and now real life friend. We have much in common:   a love for the orphan, adoption, Jubilee and her son Philip  were at the same baby home while in Ch*na and if that’s not enough –  while…

Please Would You Help? {NOW!}

If you have a child with disabilities, plan to adopt a child with disabilities, or even if you think that disabilities is not on your radar – please, listen up! Mike Farris is the man who began Home School Legal Defense Association {which is a group of lawyers whose families also home school} that has…

What Happens When…

two great big orphan-lovin’ families gather together? Precisely this: Yesterday as we were driving through Oklahoma we had the privilege of having lunch with some precious friends…Greg and Sara and their children.  Greg and Sara are pastors as well.   Greg and their son Louis also went to Africa on the February 2012 GO team with…

Please Forgive My Error

A few days back I did a post rejoicing that Christine and Sol and their children were home.  I usually am so cautious and review all things carefully, but in the midst of the move and continual company, I hastily wrote the joyous report. I then heard that they were actually not home.  I felt…