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apples, imperfection, and pure joy
Fall in Virginia is absolutely stunning. I cannot help but marvel at God’s creation at this time of year. It really does take my breath away when I consider that everything I see, He did for our...
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the greatest of these
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor 13:13 There are so many truths and lessons I want my boys to learn while they are young. But the greatest of...
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life in the fast lane
It sure has been a busy weekend for our family. We worked. Socialized. Played. Snuggled. Loved. Ate. And when it all got too much…we napped. The masterpiece being created with chalk just had to...
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she ain’t heavy, she’s my sister
So I get heaps of emails asking me a similar question. It goes something like this… “We would love to adopt a child but are concerned about how it will affect our biological children.” Or “We have...
View Articlethe joys of flying solo
Okay. So I have a whole new respect for single moms. Having my hubby away for ten days has a way of doing that, I guess. I take my hat off to all you moms who do it alone. I feel so blessed to have...
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loving, learning, lingering, laughing
~~~ Today my heart is aching for a friend. We met the Hinz family last October. Soon after meeting, they committed to bringing home two little boys from Hailee and Harper’s orphanage. Last Friday...
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totally random
~~~ Like all of you, we are absolutely heartbroken over the devastation in Japan. There are no words. The images we see on the news leave us speechless. I ache for the thousands and thousands of...
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monkey see
Monkey see. Monkey do. Monkey see. Monkey do. Monkey see. Monkey do. Monkey see. Monkey do. Monkey see. Monkey do. Sweet adoration… For the big brother she loves so very much. My oldest, and my...
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ten and twelve
Last Saturday we celebrated two birthdays. God always knew that these two were meant to share a birthday–their story one only their creator could write. You can read part 1 HERE, and part 2 HERE....
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these two
The boy for whom I prayed for two years. And the girl who God blessed us with when we least expected it. Both precious beyond words. They have my heart forever.
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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...
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doesn’t every girl….
Need a best friend? This is hers. Her constant companion. Her lap buddy. Her best friend. How Haven loves Cody! The Father knew that she would need this little dog. They are inseparable. And very...
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will she ever?
People ask us all the time. Do we wonder? Do we think? Is there a chance? That this sweet, beautiful girl…. Will ever? Is there even a possibility? I’ll share my heart and my thoughts about my...
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no words necessary
If you are new to my blog and have never read Haven’s story, you can read it here, here, and here. We adopted Haven in 2008 after a disrupted adoption. Haven is ten and is completely non-verbal....
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for his splendor
“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting...
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parenting our hurting child
One of the questions I get asked the most is, “How is Haven doing? Is she speaking yet? Is she growing and developing?” I know, there really is just something so special about Haven. You don’t even...
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embracing new adventures and changes
I know, I know. A Haven update is very long overdue here. I am so grateful to all of you who reach out periodically to ask me how our sweet girl is doing. I really appreciate it. Haven has been home...
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14
Happy 14th birthday, my beautiful young lady. What a precious gift you are to us! Love you with all our hearts, sweet Haven.
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my beautiful young lady
Learning. Growing up. Getting braver. Challenging herself. More willing. Finding her confidence. TRYING new things. Happily. Slow and steady.
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sweetness
My sweet Haven. Tender and emotionally fragile. Learning and growing every day. Still loving school. Gaining confidence. More willing to explore new things. Lover of food. ALL food. Laughs at the...
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