My sister-in-law told me a great story just after we shared with her our news to adopt. I think this was from a missionary friend of hers. The friend had two children (at least who were present in this story) — one that was adopted and one who was biological. As...
I have no time or desire to try and research why after finding just one gray hair, more — all of a sudden — seem to have been emerging across my scalp. While it might seem that I’ve just been blind all this time to what’s been there for months...
After months of not posting, the task of starting up the blog again has only grown more daunting. For two reasons, mainly: 1) The months since we last posted and really the past year plus has been one I think we’ll look back on for the rest of our lives as being...
Maddy fell asleep on me last night. That marks a successful day for Aunt Sissy. My six and a half year old niece mimicked a explanation she’d heard her Mommy, Aunt Sissy and Nana all use when she said “I’m just resting my eyes, Aunt Sissy.” I...
I recently read in a commentary on the book of Job where the author challenges readers to “pray dangerous prayers.” My mind flashed back to a year ago this time and even before when my mind was filled with prayers like “God, make me more like you...
Maybe better titled: Ode to a Faithful God, Who’s Placed His Finger On My Husband Seven years ago today Nate and I gathered the masses to watch us say “I do.” That felt like eons ago. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into as we giddily...
