I wrote a couple weeks ago about the Charity:Water project that John and I began as part of our Christmas. I’m thrilled to report that $785 has been raised so far, a healthy chunk of our $5000 goal. I am so grateful for your kindness. To...
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Parenting in love - thoughtful article that is very relevant to parenting adopted kids Happy Girl Haircare- great African haircare website– check out that top story! Free math worksheets- great resource when kids need just a little extra practice on a tough concept. Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats -I just ordered these! We have...
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Since October when I learned through Esther Haven about charity:water, I’ve been thinking about the many mothers in the world unable to give their children clean drinking water. John and I are so blessed to be able to meet our childrens’ needs. But not all parents are that lucky. This Thanksgiving eve, heart full...
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Esther Havens is a photographer who works in various countries around the world, doing story-telling photography for non-profit organizations. She began her career as a photojournalist, complete with the standard belief that photographers are not supposed to get involved in the lives of the people they are photographing. The first time she traveled to...
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Hat tip to my dear friend Stephanie whose post inspired this one. This is a list of things I’ve thought of doing, wondered about doing, but am not really sure if they will ever fit well into my life. And yet, the idea of doing such things intrigues me. After you read mine, I’d...
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I got two books in the mail on the same day a few weeks ago, which was an interesting coincidence, because I think the authors would find a lot of common ground. Palmer Chinchen wrote True Religion: Taking Pieces of Heaven to Places of Hell on Earth. He challenges Christians to be part of...
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Just got done booking a plane ticket and I’m all excited. I’ve been invited to attend the TOGETHER FOR ADOPTION conference September 30th thru October 2nd in Austin, TX. Read here if you want to know more about the vision for this conference, but one big goal is to equip and inspire the church...
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Once again I come to you on behalf of my friend Kelli. Would you go read her update? Then I hope you will spread the word on her behalf, asking people to consider being tested as a kidney donor. The more people willing to be tested, the more likely she is to find a...
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I have SUCH good links to share with you this week! Let them come home –encouragement for anyone loving wayward kids Effects of Obamacare - sober words for anyone with (or without) health insurance In light of a tragic loss at my house this week –a craft for frugal shutter bugs Virtue begins with...
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