How Many Was That Exactly?

Our sweet friends came to visit for a few days… {they are pastors and moving to the Chicago area}.. They love the orphan, love large families, love Uganda and love God… {not in that order} And between us we have quite a few treasures So let’s see… There’s  {our}  Elizabeth Mercy  and {their}   Hope…

Ga-Zoo-Nee

Many of you have wondered what family life at our home is like on a day to day basis…here’s a little of an average Saturday with our large family…. This morning the boys stayed home {they cringe at the thought of yard sales, hanging with big brother is way more fun} with Graham while Dw chauffeured us…

Our Littlest GrandTreasure

Yesterday our cell phones were buzzing with updates and quips back and forth. Miss Abigail, our oldest was in labor. Finally!! Such a time of sheer joy… awaiting the arrival of the Saunders teeniest grand baby… I’m not allowed to post a picture {yet!}, but he’s here and he is gorgeous! Rejoice with us… 4:58…

That Man O’ Mine

His selfless love for others makes him an  example of God’s pure love… Gentle. Tender-hearted. Cries easily {especially when children suffering are mentioned} Kind. Wise. Brave. Strong. Orphan advocate. Grace-filled. Generous. Known by more than a dozen as “dad” and hundreds as Big Jaja….. and by me for the last 37+ years  as “Whitey”… Today…

Nehemiah’s Question

I took a picture a few months back,  but tucked it away. To share on a special day,  because it a cherished rendition of God’s amazing love. It speaks volumes. A tender picture for which there really are no words…. ******* Our Nehemiah…. He’s a thinker. He remembers well. And he has begun to really…

Punking Dw

Over Christmas something happened that brought far too many giggles not to share. Dw’s big brother Steve and his wife, Diane, had sent us a monetary gift for Christmas.  It came with strict instructions:  Blow it on something fun!!   We laughed when we read the note.  They know us all too well – blowing…

Six Months

It’s been six months since our Nehemiah joined the family. We had a post-placement visit the other day.  Our caseworker mentioned how relaxed he has become  compared to her first visit. Ya’ know how it is when you are around someone, you don’t notice the change like others do. It was really fun to have…

It’s Isaiah’s Turn

Yup, it’s true. Elijah, Isaiah and Graham all have birthdays in just a little over two weeks. Today we celebrate Isaiah’s birthday. This little guy is the one who stole our hearts when we first saw his picture on the internet.   In fact I remember gasping when I saw his expression which seemed to…