For years Hailee has pulled her hair out...over and over again. We tried hats. All kinds of hats. But old habits learned in the institution are so hard to break and we just could not grow her pretty hair out. How these two darlings have grown since this was taken in 2012. It's taken almost six years and finally we have enough hair for... ...the mini bun. Times two. She's … [Read more...]
an outpouring of love
Such an incredible outpouring of love for Natalie today. What an honor it is to be part of a community of people who care so deeply and rise up when there is a need. I seriously love the glorious body of Christ! Over $18K has already been raised in the last 24 hours. We are so, so grateful for your sacrificial giving and the many, many prayers for this precious family. The days ahead are going … [Read more...]
can we lift the burden, please?
My heart is absolutely breaking for a fellow adoptive family tonight. Eric and Natalie Quesenberry travelled to Bulgaria to pick up their two sons who both have special needs this week. This morning Eric suffered a heart attack and died instantly while in their apartment in Bulgaria. This is an unimaginable time of heartache and sorrow for mom, Natalie, and her children. Not only is she left … [Read more...]
my young man
I remember when Connor was a baby. "Make the most of every minute, " they told me. "Before you know it, he'll be out of your home." In the midst of diapers, pacifiers, bottles, and very disrupted sleep, I didn't believe them, of course. I blinked, and here we are. Time has absolutely flown by. Almost 17 years later and my firstborn is prayerfully considering his future, college and what the … [Read more...]
overcomer
It's hard to believe that three years have flown by since this precious boy joined our family. What a sweet, sweet blessing Kael is to us! He's our resident snuggle bug--on a lap is where you will find him at any given opportunity. LOVES food. Though he cannot chew his food, he loves his diet of soft foods and can drink a bottle of juice faster than anyone. At almost twelve years … [Read more...]
choosing hard
It's been four years since a photo of a very tiny little girl made her way into my email. I so clearly remember the day that we had piled our then seven children into our van and headed two hours away to look at a car we were considering buying for a precious young lady who had come to live with us. As Anthony drove, tears flowed freely down my face. On the little screen of my phone I tried to … [Read more...]
abundant peace
"I will bring health and healing; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." ~~ Jer. 33:6 … [Read more...]
lifting the burden
So many people have reached out to ask us how they can help the Sykes family in their time of sorrow and grief. There is a huge way to help! My beautiful friend, Lorraine Patterson, also lost a sweet adopted daughter to complications from a heart defect several years ago. Since then, the Pattersons have poured their time and love into helping and encouraging other families who are walking a … [Read more...]