I am so excited to share today's post with you.For the last week I have been bringing to your attention a situation which, very sadly, is not spoken of very often--a situation which, I'm sure, has broken your hearts as much as it breaks mine each and every time a dire situation such as one of these is brought to my attention. Sometimes there truly are no words. The Meet sweet … [Read more...]
treasures of darkness (part two)
Yesterday I shared the first in a series this week on creating an awareness of the children who get "transferred" to institutions, or are confined to "laying rooms". If you missed that post, go and read it before this one.I am so thankful to my friend, Julia, for allowing me to share their experiences at her son's institution. Thank you, sweet Julia, for being willing to shout from the … [Read more...]
treasures of darkness (part one)
"I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD."Isaiah 45:3Last week I came to all of you and asked you to add children to a post which I dedicated to those whom I believe the Bible refers to as "the least of these"--the ones who are forgotten, hurting, living in horrific conditions our minds and our hearts simply cannot … [Read more...]
the O’Malley family: God’s red thread
My heart broke in two recently when a young man named "Kyle" ran out of time to find a family. According to a family who met him last summer, it was the absolute desire of his heart--to love and be loved, to belong. Many, many of you did all you possibly could to help when I made the final plea for him, but sadly, no one stepped forward to commit to adopting Kyle. In his country, … [Read more...]
the Keller family: choosing to give LIFE
Back at the beginning of November I felt like I needed to share the testimonies of as many families as possible during Orphan Awareness Month. I set out with great intentions of posting a good few stories each week. Well, life happened--a move across the country with a family of nine plus a dog; an awful virus which sent our two little lovies to hospital the day after we arrived in the … [Read more...]
the Evans family: against ALL odds
Every now and then the Lord is so gracious to allow my path to cross with a sweet family who touches my heart so deeply. A few months ago I met one such family. I don't know what it is because I have never had any family member in the military, but I have such a special place in my heart for those who serve this nation. I admire and respect the many men and women who sacrifice … [Read more...]
the hendershott family: God’s love story
I am thrilled to be able to introduce you all to a very special family today. Dardi and I met via our blogs several years ago. I have been so encouraged by their hearts which are so yielded to God's plans and purposes for their lives. I know that you too will be so blessed by their story--the one where God brought sweet Kendi home--right from their hometown.~~~~~~~An … [Read more...]
the Healy family: God never waited for us to be ready
It is such a blessing for me to introduce you all to the Healy family. I love their story of how the LORD has knit their family together. We just never know the roads He will call each one of us to walk--but we can rest assured that they will be for our GOOD. ~~~~~~~Mark and I have been married for 17 years. We met and married in the Seattle area and moved to Idaho 6 years ago. … [Read more...]