Living Simply to Please Jesus while Simply Loving One Another
Adoption is such an amazing, beautiful and breathtaking thing. Obviously there are adjustments and changes in every way, but there is something so astounding at just how God moves to fit people together to create a family forever when hearts are willing. Vernon has wanted a family for many years. And yet he has had…
She’s here. She’s not too fond of me. She’s not sure about Liberty, but thinks she might be cooler than mom. {Which, of course, Liberty is definitely cooler than mom!} When Pearly Bonnie came through the door they said something to her in Chinese, she took one look toward us and turned 180 degrees around…
It’s Monday – Leap Year in China!! Yesterday {Sunday} we flew across China to Pearl’s province. Vernon was very excited to fly for the first time. But before we were even in the air, he was sound asleep on my shoulder. He missed the entire terrifying turbulent flight. Actually not long into the flight I…
Thursday morning we were on the road bright and early! I had to have some interviews – the first with the Civil Affairs Director. She asked all kinds of questions in Chinese. Questions like, ‘Do you like him?” “Do you really want to adopt him?” She asked about his education, therapies, our home. And…
If you’ve ever seen “Groundhog Day” you will likely remember this scene! Disgustingly arrogant Bill Murray is walking down the street and as he steps off the sidewalk, he lands in a gigantic slushy puddle {that looks more like a gapping hole} while ‘Needle-nose -Ned’ snickers, “Watch that first step – it’s a doozie!‘ …
For those unfamiliar with Ch*nese adoption, not long before traveling to bring home your treasure(s), an update is often sent complete with measurements, etc. The other day I posted pictures we had received of Vernon…such joy to our hearts while waiting to go!! And Pearl’s update has come too!! We were even sent some videos!…
People continually ask how we afford all of our adoptions. And really, it’s a legitimate question. It is. On paper it doesn’t make sense. But God is not limited to paper and a pencil. Here’s just one more story to substantiate my case. The other day we received the update on Vernon complete with the…