So, like I said, I have a secret. Are you ready? Well, we have no news, no leads, and no baby we know of showing up in the future, BUT (here it is): We are SO happy and this isn't hard at all! In fact, we are filled with peace and joy! WHAT? HUH? WHY? HOW? Listen,… Continue reading I Have A Secret
Then & Now
Then New Year's Eve 2011: I'm in a new, sparkly gold dress and shoes I can barely walk in headed downtown with my ever so handsome husband to celebrate the best year of my life to date- 2011- the year we got married. Here's the thing no one knew that night: Not only was I… Continue reading Then & Now
I Thought She Was Mine
Last Saturday evening a baby girl was born. Phone call came Sunday morning that she needed a home. Brand new baby girl, 6lbs, healthy, and just two fast hours away. I tried to guard my heart. I've heard all the stories. I couldn't. My maternal instincts kicked in. I wanted her safe. My husband kept… Continue reading I Thought She Was Mine
Life As I Know It
When I was little, I thought having a relationship with God meant never having hardships in life. That God would magically shield me from all that was wrong with the world. Admittedly, at that age, "all that was wrong with the world" probably meant protecting me from getting a D on my science project. Now,… Continue reading Life As I Know It
How Blessed Am I?
I love Amy Scott. Amy Scott is this sweet girl who goes to our church and I got the pleasure of being her co-counselor this summer at Camp Cherokee. Amy and I are nothing alike. I giggle as I write that because she would agree with a giggle as well- we are polar opposites! Why… Continue reading How Blessed Am I?
Jesus The Babysitter
So we've raised the money to get on the waiting list… YAY PRAISE GOD… but what happens now? Since so many of you are eager to know how it works from here, I just wanted to write a quick blog to explain what the next few months will be like for us AND let you… Continue reading Jesus The Babysitter