Ebenezer
1 Samuel 7:12 "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'"…
Noel
“It’s not supposed to be this way.” “That wasn't supposed to happen.” “This isn’t how I planned it.” These are things that I often say…
Ridiculousness
Most of you know that right now our family has been called to care for 2 young children. Guys, this is not anything we are…
Mother of Mercy
Mother's Day. It's wonderful little day to celebrate mothers and all that they do. But today, this mother's day, as many other years have been…
Looking Past Today
"The plan for your life far exceeds the circumstances of today." I found this quote that I used a year ago to comfort my aching…
Showing Up
Many people have asked what our next step is in this foster and adoptive journey since we have finalized the boys' adoption. And I have…
Who You Say I Am
Today at church my boys sang these words: "I am chosen, not forsaken. I am who You say I am. You are for me, not…
Writing a Story
It is very evident to Jonathon and I that we are not in charge of our boys' journeys. That is mostly because we have not…
The Aftermath
Tonight we encountered our first true 'aftermath' experience of adoption. It was one long, yet short week ago that we pledged under oath to permanently…
Always
Okay, so God's goodness is tough sometimes. In my opinion, it's because it's not a feeling. It's a fact. It's who He is. God is…
The Sampson Circus 