Was God Just Kidding?

This post has been mulling in my heart for a really, really long time.  I have prayed.  If you are ‘not in the mood’, then please just skip it.   If you decide to read, proceed with caution and remember that what I share, I share in love and through deep conviction in my own…

Out of 2,500 People

I had the privilege of hearing an amazing story the other day.  It still has me shaking my head and smiling and giggling.   You are gonna’ love it. Our amazing God. He cares. He works behind the scenes. And He does it in extremely extraordinary ways! Why does He do that? Well, I’m guessin’…

Short Notice

Today I have been unable to stop the tears from welling in my eyes. All day long. Of course, I am missing my Emmy and tomorrow Dw will be heading home with the team.  Reality sets in.  This is truly happening.  I’m used to Emma and Dw leading teams for 3 weeks at a time,…

Tucked In

Someone made a comment the other day about enjoying hearing good news. The comment made me stop in my tracks.  It’s true. In an age where troubles about, we all need some good news. Over here in our home we have been rejoicing in some super good things…and all of a sudden I realized that…

Did Ya’ Ever?

Did ya’ ever ponder going to Africa to serve the orphans? Did you ever hear of others going and long to go as well? Did you ever wonder when it was going to be your turn to go? Did you ever dream of meeting up with some like-minded folks to snuggle and care for little…

NOT on MY Watch

Today friends around the world have begun to pray and fast saying,   “Not on My Watch”  in response to the post I wrote two days ago regarding the future of adoption given the recent  decision in Russia to ban all US adoptions.  The situation is extremely serious. We must not take the cavalier attitude that…

From My Heart

This is long, I apologize in advance.  But the situation is grave and I must share my heart. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair.  If only I could have coffee with each of you so you could hear me share my heart….but this will have to do…. Yesterday, as many of…

From This to This

 Three years ago Christmas Eve Emma and I drove down our long lane home.  Finally.  After 2 weeks in Ch*na we were finally home with our precious and long-awaited treasure Jubilee Promise Her middle name is Promise because she was the fulfillment of a Promise from Almighty God that He had whispered many years before….”your…