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Orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo need our fervent prayer.  Many of you know the dire situation surrounding adoptions in this country, developing over the past months.  There are currently over 100 legally adopted children with families in America waiting for the DRC to release the exit documents needed to travel home.  Some American families have actually taken custody in DRC and have been “stuck” there ever since, waiting for the government to allow them to leave the country,...

I am in a season of life right now where I am living through doing things that are not things I can do on my own.  I was telling someone yesterday that I think this is the first time in my life where I am stepping out and doing something that I truly have to rely on God for help.  → ...

Undo:  (verb) to do away with; erase; efface I am being undone. → ...

Mom. A special and yet generic name that’s not even capitalized in a sentence when used indirectly. But when it comes from the mouth of your child, then it’s a proper noun. It carries with it the idea of protector, nurturer, nighttime comforter, teacher, admonisher, nurse, prayer warrior. Mom is often the one who has the unique privilege of → ...

 Many of you may be able to relate to a feeling I have felt for years. You know, that feeling of wanting loved ones to experience the same joys you have. Those joys that come from being apart of God’s will in caring for orphans.  Well, I have great news to share! → ...

 This blog post was written by my ever-talented husband, Micah.  Enjoy a lesson in love at our supper table.   Four sets of eyes staring at me around the table: three in judgment and one in what could best be described as “heartbroken confusion.”  → ...

..and another, and another, and another, we are amazed and realize we have no good thing apart from Him! This week as we celebrate one year home with Khloie, I can’t help but reflect on all that God did to get her here! → ...

It has been a looong winter for those of us living in the Midwest.  Words like “polar vortex” have become a common phrase and I get excited when temperatures reach 20 degrees.  I’m tired of the snow, the cold, the freezing wind chills, & the gray skies.  Life seems dreary and monotonous.  → ...

Waiting is so HARD! Especially waiting on God’s timing for adoptions. Sooner is better, right Lord? The sooner they are home with us the better?   It’s so hard when God says wait. Or when circumstances arise that were unforeseen that block your path. → ...