The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far,,,,

I know I have been harassed for the sick pleasure I get from sharing some of the extra special things in our lives in crazy {and perhaps annoying} ways… I can’t help myself.  Honest, I can’t. On that note… is there anyone out there who is a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables like…

A Simple Provision – MBM

There have been so many beautiful things happening in our lives of late.  God’s faithfulness displayed again and again.  I actually just want to revel in the joy of our Thanksgiving week…wishing to relive it over and over…ugh.  Life rushes on, whether we want it to or not. Anyway, it’s been awhile since I have…

The Hunt

This year Dw and I will have celebrated  35 Christmas’ married. Every year {with only 2 exceptions – for medical reasons} we have gone to cut down our Christmas trees. The tradition is one that we can’t miss. It’s just too stinkin’ fun. This year we wandered up to Flagstaff… we’d tried to get a…

Our Thanksgiving in Pictures

Thanksgiving is my most favorite day of the year. It’s so low key and we have such wonderful traditions  that have been going on for years and there is nothing like a day set aside to be  THANKFUL. Thankful for so much this year. Sooo much. His faithfulness always. Last year Thanksgiving was at Phoenix…

Therapy

Love having so many treasures….big, little and those in between….and love spending time with them…. Recently Autumn and Savannah came for a visit {Karl joined them by air a couple days after they arrived – what a blast – 12 kids, 3 dogs and a mom and a dad}…. And it was soon an official…

Those Little Umbrella Thingys

The other day the kids were swimming in the pool….. Autumn and Savannah have come to spend some time with us {Karl flew in yesterday}…… Well, if you know Autumn, you know how much she loves zebra anything  {and I mean a.ny.t.h.i.n.g.} Anyway, Autumn found a little bathing suit for our little African Princess Ruby……

I’m Guessing….

I’m guessing that many of you were kind of disappointed by the post yesterday {Part 3}. In today’s society, sweet friends, we want the answer and we want it quick.  And often, we find ourselves wanting to get that answer from someone else. I know. I’ve done it before.   Way too many times. “Someone…

Because Of Them

I realized I forgot to post one of my most favoritest photos from Autumn and Karl’s wedding… the picture of the ones at the accident scene. If you haven’t read the miracle story, this picture won’t be as significant, but if you walked the traumatic road of Karl’s accident with us, you will remember  {from…

Autumn’s Wedding Pictures

Twenty-three years ago today, the Lord brought a precious treasure into the world.  She would arrive on the first day of Autumn for 1989…and surprise, surprise, the Lord already had prompted us to name her Autumn…how cool is that? She would arrive in the ambulance as her birth mom was headed to the hospital –…

$12.32 Total for All Three

When Dw resigned from senior pastoring to move to Phoenix for Ruby’s medical needs, we knew that God would faithfully provide.   The Lord had gone before us in such a mighty way to know that it was finally time to launch International Voice of the Orphan.  He will faithfully provide for each of our…