I am just heartsick over this news. Please pray for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family. His Cinderella went to be with Jesus today. Technorati Tags: Adoption, Steven Curtis Chapman
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I have a friend named Erin whose family looks a lot like mine: a mix of adopted African and Asian kids along with several kids born to her. One difference, however, is that two of her precious Ethiopian children, Belane and Solomon, are HIV+. She asked readers of her blog to share...
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… to go yard-saling again this AM, but I do have a real post up over at my adoption blog if you’re interested. Back later.
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Our daughters have a good friend in Ethiopia. Her name is Tsion and she has been waiting at the AAI child care center for over a year now. She is starting to feel discouraged, wondering if she will ever get a family. She is 13 years old and she has three siblings,...
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… as much as I want to write something warm or witty or encouraging or insightful, the empty text box just seems to want to stay empty. This business of helping new kids settle in is hard work. The moods. The emotions. The ups and downs. I know it’s tough...
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I am still blogging ‘light’ over here, peeps– sorry. This business of bringing in TWO kids at once has just kept me running! For the latest from the Owlhaven today, try my Ethiopia Adoption Blog. And don’t give up on me!
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Please don’t miss this post — True confessions about the bottom line.
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Sorry things are so quiet here right now. I am up to my ears in children these days, but wanted to remind you that I am sharing the story of our journey to our new girls over at my Ethiopia Adoption Blog! God is gracious….
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“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” Psalm 68: 5-6
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I woke up at 6:30 this morning thinking, “The day after tomorrow. We leave for Ethiopia to get our girls the day after tomorrow.” I tried to doze back off to sleep, hoping to add another hour to my sleep ‘bank’ before we head off on the 24 hour trip to a time...
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