Growing.Learning every day.Blossoming.Curious. Lovable.Content. Restored.Brave.Intentional. LOUD!Happy.  Very happy.Tough.Determined.Into everything!Adorable.Treasured! 28 Pounds.35 Inches. SEVEN YEARS OLD!I just love the expression on Hailee's face in this photo.  Priceless.  Our littlest lovie recently celebrated her birthday. How very far she has come in two years! She's our … [Read more...]

She really is.One of the happiest children ever!And that makes me so happy too.What was once stolen from her--HE has restored!Only God! … [Read more...]

Why I spend so much time here on my blog advocating for orphans around the world?"You can't save them all," they say."Why don't you just let children grow up in their own countries?""Is this your family blog or an adoption blog?"Well, the answer is simple really.Like it or not, I will spend the rest of the days the LORD gives me breath on this earth fighting with everything I have for the … [Read more...]

They say...That a whole lotta lovin'.Sunshine and fresh air.And plenty of good, home-cooked meals.Can give even the most malnourished, neglected, used-to-be orphans....A lovely little belly.And three sweet neck rolls!Put them all together...And life is good!Very, very good indeed.Twenty six pounds and counting.Grow, Hailee, grow!How amazingly far she has come. … [Read more...]

Okay, so recently I have received a ton of questions about Hailee's hair.  "Why do all your other girls have long hair, but Hailee's is short?"  I never really thought to address that here on my blog.  I guess it must look a little strange when just one angel has short hair while all the others have long girly styles.As much as we would absolutely love to grow Hailee's … [Read more...]

I absolutely cannot believe that this is the same child.The one who came home just a little over a year ago.  Weighed just 15 pounds at five years old.  Was malnourished, drugged, terrified, and nothing but skin and bones.The little angel who, for the first four months, screamed when the dreaded bath time came.  Hated water!Just look at her now.These pictures make me teary.  I … [Read more...]

By my beautiful little miracle girl. … [Read more...]

I think there must be one in every family.  The kid whom you envision will someday be your bungee jumper, your skydiver, or your extreme sport enthusiast.  The crazy kid who thrives on adrenaline-pumping, thrill-seeking fun. You know the type.  The one who makes you close your eyes when they whiz down the steepest (must be the steepest!) sledding hill at a hundred miles an … [Read more...]