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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a few that I love

Sharing for the benefit of our family who live far away.A few more pictures from the recent photo shoot that we did.My treasure on this earth! She's not my baby girl any more.  Growing beautifully.My handsome second born son.Tenderhearted and such a joy to have around.  Sweet Kellan.Love my love.He still makes my heart beat a little faster.Biggest.  Littlest.It's just......family.So … [Read more...]

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finding Lucy’s forever family

So often I come to you all with urgent situations--children who desperately need to be rescued either because they are "aging out" (becoming too old to be adopted) or because of the horrendous conditions that they are living in.  Each story breaks our hearts and you are all so faithful to help us spread the word via your social networks--using the Internet for God's glory!  I am so … [Read more...]

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His faithful hand upon her

My sweet, sweet Haven.The last few months have been filled with many highs and just as many lows as we have journeyed toward getting Haven emotionally stronger. Today, God gave us a precious gift.  Another little glimmer of hope that Haven is learning and growing and that she is willing to step out of her comfort zone a little more. We've had to hear some tough answers to questions about her … [Read more...]

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they said she would never get it

The more I journey this road called redemption with Hasya, the more I stand completely amazed at what GOD can do in a child. I have seen His faithfulness through my daughter more than I ever have in my life.I remember when we arrived home from Bulgaria last January.  Hasya had been taken out of the only environment she had ever known--a crib.  She was beyond traumatized!  The world … [Read more...]

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defeated, worn out, and failing miserably

So I went out last Sunday night.  Just me and a few precious friends--and not a child in sight.  It’s the first time I have done anything like that for, ummm, a few years.  We went out for dinner and then on to watch a movie--Mom’s Night Out.  I cannot remember when last I have laughed so much in a movie.  If you haven’t seen it, go!  It’s wonderful!  At one … [Read more...]

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family photo shoot…finally

It only took us sixteen months, but we finally got our act together and had some family pictures taken.  These are our first pictures of us all together as a family of eleven.  Because we're just so ridiculously organized like that.  Really.I am so, so grateful to JAXON PICS for being willing to capture our family.  Lori and Rich were so kind and patient (when my little ones … [Read more...]