Tag: Orphans

Good News From a Distant Land

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Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Proverbs 25:25 Many of you will remember the post I wrote March 17th advocating for a family for a little girl named Esther It was a heart’s plea….we had met her, played with her, snuggled with her, laid hands on her…

In Less Than 24 Hours

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Although His timing doesn’t always work like this….it sure is exciting when it does! We were invited to dinner at some new friends on Sunday after church.  It was an especially sweet time together.  They shared how they had always longed to adopt, but due to some unexpected and overwhelming circumstances they had not yet…

“Homier Than Thou”

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Over the last few days the Lord has been churning some thoughts around in my heart and head.  Then yesterday He even gave me a word picture for it all.  I love when He does that!  It makes it so much clearer to understand His heart.  There has been a bit of a commotion recently…

He Keeps His Promises

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I have titled this blog post about a dozen times. I just can’t find the right words to convey all that I’m feeling today. Because today is my most favorite day  {bar none}  of the year: Mother’s Day Overflowing delight  at the privilege of being called Mom by so many.  No doubt, many of you…

Let’s Make a Deal

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Does anyone remember the game show “Let’s Make a Deal?”  It was my favorite tv show when I was young.  I used to daydream about being on it.  If you remember it, then you will remember the host saying, “Carol Marol standing at door number…”   Anyway, we have our own little “Carol Marol”…except her…

A Beautiful Chain of Events….

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The other day on my Facebook wall, I found this message from Sarah, a sweet bloggy friend whose neck I have had the privilege of hugging on our nightmare RV trip a couple of years ago: Oh Linny!  This morning I put our foster daughter in the little  gingham dress I got from  www.orphanwares.com and she looked like…

Scoot On Over…

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I mentioned a few days ago that Emma would be posting an idea for folks to do with their kids for the orphans in Uganda.   Due to technical difficulties, she was unable to do the post until today {please forgive}. Here’s the link for those interested:  Project Snack Bag

Here They Come!

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Dw’s arms have been loaded as he arrives home with the International Voice of the Orphan mail each night now. They’re arriving and we are so tickled!  The generosity of you guys for the orphans and vulnerable street children of Uganda is overwhelming! Check it out: It’s not too late to get in on the…