We had just gotten back from spending Christmas in Alabama days earlier, and here we were packing up to head down Highway 78 once again – the third time in six weeks. We had gotten the call on New Years Day that Brad’s dear grandaddy – Mr. Frank as I knew him – had passed...
Nine years ago today Brad and I were at Baptist East getting ready to see our Cole for the first time. As all moms say on their kids’ birthdays, I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown. Today he’s nine, and he’s really an amazing boy. Yesterday he had a couple of friends over...
2011 began with lots of snow, lots of walks in the woods & Cole turning 8 years old. It was also the month we began praying about a possible move. Tough month for sure . . . February brought a visit from Grandma and Grandaddy, a letter from Umalu in Uganda, more walks in the...
In the fall of 2009, our family became very aware of & burdened about the orphan crisis, and we made the decision to begin the process of adopting from Ethiopia. On June 16, 2010 we received a referral for a precious little 3.5 year old boy. We met him for the first time on August 2, 2010 & he officially became a 'Dunlap' on August 4, 2010. We brought him home September 10, 2010!
BIG NEWS: Our family moved to Midtown Memphis August 2011 to start a new church. Check back soon for more info regarding Mercy Hill Church!
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