My big kids and I sat in Jacob Worthey's beautiful celebration of life last Saturday and the tears, they would not stop. My precious husband was concerned about how I would cope with all of the extra hormones my body is dealing with these days. Hormones are a crazy thing, as I'm discovering. Truthfully, as emotional as it was, it was such a blessing to be able to be there. Nothing makes you … [Read more...]
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...]
With a tender heart I wanted to let you all know that early this morning heaven gained a very brave, courageous young man. Jacob Worthey left this earth with his beloved family by his side. His Daddy wrote this on his bedroom door this morning. Our hearts ache for Jacob's family. But we do not grieve as those without hope, as the Word of God says in 1 Thessalonians 4:13. For we know … [Read more...]
Hey, friends. Christmas is by far one of my most favorite times of the year. While so many of us are wrapped up in Christmas, family, gifts, and the JOY that comes with this special time of year, there are others who are struggling and desperately need a touch from heaven this Christmastime. My heart is heavy for friends and strangers who are walking roads marked with pain and suffering--those … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago on Thanksgiving night, I took our older kids out for some Mom time. We headed for a frozen yogurt place that we like. We got there only to discover that it was closed (it's only taken me ten years but I now know that everything shuts down on Thanksgiving!). Since we were right next door to Target, the kids decided that instead of heading home, why not just go and walk around. … [Read more...]
My heart is so heavy. So many people struggling. Suffering. Walking unimaginable roads marked with pain and learning to cling to the ONE who is faithful in the storm. Today my heart is with each one of them as the holidays approach. I cannot imagine. I know that many of you know my friend, Dr. Elizabeth. When we arrived home from Bulgaria two years ago, my Hasya was in such bad shape. … [Read more...]
For the past few years I have had the absolute honor of watching a God story unfold. Several years ago the Block family took a giant leap of faith and headed to Guatemala to serve the people there as full-time missionaries. As many of you know, last year I had the privilege of traveling down there to hug my friends in person and to see the works of the Father through their faithful, willing … [Read more...]
I am so, so grateful that many of you are reaching out to Jacob. Thank you! Please keep praying, friends. This family is walking an extremely tough road. They are tired and extremely stretched right now. Trying to take care of their son while living two hours away (and having other children at home) is very hard. Added to that the pain and emotions that go with having such a sick child--I … [Read more...]