A couple of posts ago, I mentioned that I had begun to take a special interest in Uganda. So, you may be wondering how in the world we chose Ethiopia. You might also be wondering why we decided to adopt internationally rather than domestically when there are so many children in need here in the...
This story seems almost unbelievable, but it really happened right down the road in Franklin, TN! Like this family, we don’t have the funds to bring our little boy home from Ethiopia. HOWEVER, we believe with all our hearts that God will provide what is needed. We’ve heard the saying, “Where God guides, He provides.”...
DISCLAIMER: This is kind of long . . . sorry! In this recent post, I began describing the details of our decision to adopt. Here are some excerpts from my journal to help give you a little better glimpse at some of the things that led to that decision. Back in October, I started journaling...
Last night we all got in the kitchen and made some Christmas goodies. We dipped large pretzel “rods” in chocolate and put sprinkles on them. It was super simple, but we had a good time together. We’re going to give a bundle of them to several of our neighbors and friends. It took me an...
I don’t know him yet. I have no idea what his name is or what his face looks like. I don’t know the circumstances behind him being orphaned. But I love him. It’s the strangest thing. To love someone that you don’t know yet. It happens when you’re pregnant, so I guess I shouldn’t be...
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I've recently become part of Compassion International's Advocate Network. I'm very excited to have the opportunity to be a voice for children in need around the world. Please email me using the Contact link to the right if you're interested in hearing about the various aspects of Compassion's ministry OR click the box below to sponsor a child!
{We sponsor Umalu in Uganda, and I refer to him as the first little boy in Africa that I ever loved!}
