A few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a friend. She asked me, “What, for you, is the most challenging part of having a large family with many children who have special needs?” As a mom to two “typical” children, she was expecting me, I guess, to answer with something like “the never-ending doctors’ appointments.” Or “struggling with compromised immune systems through the long winter … [Read more...]
giving a gift that lasts
A few weeks ago I was so blessed to be able to visit the beautiful country of Haiti. It was my first visit and I had no idea what to expect. I arrived late on a Friday evening and my ride wasn't there yet. My flight was the last one for the night and the airport seemed to empty out very quickly. As I stood out on the sidewalk in the darkness and the hustle and bustle of people leaving to get … [Read more...]
mountain mover
Hey, friends. The Word of God promises us that where two or more are gathered, He is in our midst (Matt. 18:20). Tonight I am coming to you pleading for the prayers of the body of Christ. As we all wake up on Tuesday morning, Tana and Mabel will be at the U. S. embassy in Uganda for their visa interview. This is a huge milestone in Mabel's adoption! We're trusting and believing that they will … [Read more...]
He met me there
I travelled to Haiti for Pure and Faultless this week. Totally fell in love with the country and it's beautiful people. MayLove (pronouced "MyLove") and her little friend. Because the joy and fascination of seeing yourself on a screen for the first time ever...priceless. Oh, the blessing of being able to shower these little ones with hugs, love and food! But the greatest blessing … [Read more...]
a heart for Mabel
It feels like yesterday, really. It was 2007 and we had gathered around our dining room table to share hearts in our newly formed home church. We hadn't known Troy and Tana for very long, but felt as though we had. Kindred hearts and a friendship that would grow over the years. We knew that God had brought very special people into our lives. And He did! We shared that day about our … [Read more...]
WITH GREAT REJOICING…
"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." ~~ Jer. 29:12 God listened as He promised and the prayers of many have been answered. Summer has a family! Faithful, faithful Jesus! Thank you for praying and for believing that ALL things are possible. Please continue to pray that her family will be able to get to her on time and that there would be no … [Read more...]
SHE NEEDS A MIRACLE FAST!
My heart breaks for all orphans. But every now and then a story ends up in my inbox that just brings me to my knees--begging the Father to intercede. They're the cries for help for children who find themselves in heartbreaking situations--desperate for a miracle. In my home is the sweetest fourteen-year-old girl you will ever meet. Eight years ago she was sent back to her orphanage after her … [Read more...]
caring from afar
Hey, friends. We have about three more weeks left to raise enough money to send EVERY child at the Offins Children's Center to school. What a blessing that would be! An education will literally change their lives and give them such HOPE for their future. A couple of months ago, I shared their desperate need for mattresses. So many of you helped by sowing any amount you could to help. It all … [Read more...]
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