No Greater Joy Mom

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4

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finally…

It only took five and a half months to make it happen.We're just a little slow.  Or busy.  Or something like that.But here it is.  Finally.The very first photo with all nine of us together.Better late than never.Not too bad--all eyes open except for one little angel.  That's a sweet victory when you have seven children.I love, love, love my family.  How blessed I … [Read more...]

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have you ever?

Tried to get seven kids to all look at the camera at the same time?Oh my word!There is always one. Or maybe three...or four...Who just don't look that the right time...Or forget to smile...Or yawn at the wrong moment...Or decide to pull their sister's hair and mom has to intervene...But they still insist on pulling their sister's hair...And mommy just gives up trying...Yep--I have come to the … [Read more...]

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we’re lovin’ it

We're loving summer in our family.Recently we've been...Pondering life at the park.  We have a sweet little park just around the corner from our home. We love going there--even when it's one hundred degrees outside.Doing what great big brothers do--swing their baby sister (over and over and over and over).Exploring things from new heights. It has finally hit me--my baby … [Read more...]

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I love summer

I probably should have titled this 'the post with a whole bunch of pictures'.I really do love summer. I love the heat. I love humidity. My hubby thinks I'm nuts. We've been longing to get out to a park since we got here. But life has been too busy. We've been working our tails off trying to get the house unpacked and sorted out. I finally feel like we're making some progress.  I'll post more … [Read more...]

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on the road

Well, well, well...here I finally am.  Goodness gracious, I honestly feel like I have just lost an entire week of my life.  While driving some ridiculous number of hours today I was counting on my fingers (because my math skills are totally pathetic) and reminding myself that we really did just get back from the Ukraine two and a half weeks ago.  It feels like three … [Read more...]

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lists, a ginormous snowman, and dates

We are completely blown away by the generous hearts of so many of you who placed a bid on our auction. Wow! I can't tell you the total we raised just yet as there are still a couple of items waiting for the bidding to close.  As soon as I know, I'll be sure to let you know.My days are full to overflowing. Ever had that feeling where you have so much to do, but you just don't know where to … [Read more...]

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sisterhood

For this mommy, it just doesn't get sweeter than this.A protective arm around her sister.These sisters are completely inseparable.One non-verbal.  The other--her voice.My hearts melts every time I see how close they are.  God knew they would need each other--even before the foundation of the earth.  Born in opposite ends of China,  He chose to put them together in our … [Read more...]

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birthday fever

For the benefit of my precious Dad, who lives in South Africa and can FINALLY read my blog--I just have to post pictures of my children more regularly.  How dearly he misses these angels of mine.  We miss him more than words can say.  Living away from family is just no fun at all.  I wish it got easier with time--but it doesn't.   What a blessed few days we have had … [Read more...]