Many people write to me with the same question."What can we do?""Where can we play a part in the lives of orphans if we are not called to actually adopt?""How can we help out? Can we make a difference?"Of course you can!!!There really are so very many places where we can serve--without even needing to leave our homes or committing to bringing one of the millions … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
who done it?
Mmmmmmmm.Who could it possibly be?Surely no one will notice my little mess...the sweet lovie thought to herself.Oops!I guess I got caught.Yup. That's me. Totally busted!But it really was sooooooo much fun while it lasted.First, I poured it all out. Every last drop of it.Then, I rubbed it all over the coffee table.Next, for some extra messy pleasure, I added a whole lot to my … [Read more...]
it’s giveaway time
Yes, it sure is.My wonderful friends over at CSN Stores are offering a fabulous gift certificate worth $55 to one of you, my lovely blog readers. Spring is almost in the air, and it's a perfect time to start thinking of outdoorsy stuff to keep the kids happy...or indoorsy stuff keep mama happy. CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need, whether it be … [Read more...]
boo!
Okay. Let me see if I can get this right.Peek...A...Boo!Yeah! I did it.Did you see me?Let me show you how it's done, Kellan.Now, first you have to close your eyes...Priceless.We think we have the cutest little peek-a-booer ever!It's all in the cheeks, I tell you. ~~~~~~Stunning giveaway coming up tomorrow with CSN Stores.CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you … [Read more...]
randomness
~~~ Life is such a funny thing. Just after I pour my heart out in a post about wanting to linger longer and slow down--yup, things get so hectic and I feel like I can do anything but linger. So crazy. I am such a work in progress. Finding a healthy balance is something I long for but too often get all wrong. I take on more than I should. I focus on all the … [Read more...]
lingering longer
Last week I received an email from a sweet friend. Something she said resonated in my heart, and I have been pondering her words for the last few days.Simply because it is just what I feel when I look at my own children. It's something I long to get right in my own life.She simply said that she wanted to "linger longer" with her children. That's it!I too want to linger … [Read more...]
sisters in arms
A ministering angel shall my sister be. ~~ William Shakespeare A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.~~ Isadora JamesHaving a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there.~~ Amy LiSisterhood is powerful. ~~ Robin MorganThe best thing about having a sister was that … [Read more...]
go, Hailee, go!
Oh my goodness gracious.I just have to brag on our dearest little miracle girl. There truly are no words to express how proud we are of Hailee. She tries so hard to learn new things each and every day. I cry just thinking about how far she has come in such a short time--how her life has completely turned around in just nine months.When I met Hailee last April she could … [Read more...]