For 8 days I got to experience the joy, the laughter, the chatter, the schooling, the games, the late night conversations, the BLESSING...

These precious sisters were one of my greatest gifts this summer.  I love you all so much.

We loved our family getaway this summer…lots of rest, sun, fun and time together!! Thank you, Jesus!!

A special morning with some fairly amazing women…

Her laughter greeted me. A smile that filled my soul spread across her face…She kissed my shoulders, my neck, my cheeks—over and over...

This Young Woman.. Sina…I love your heart and your faith. You blessed our family beyond words. You are CHOSEN, CALLED, SO SPECIALLY...

My Ella… This one is growing in grace…this age between being a child and becoming a young woman is hard, isn’t it? She turns 12 this...

How we ROLL…in ETHIOPIA!! Always an adventure. Always a little bit of the path of least resistence. Always eyes wide open. Always throw...

Precious Mom…we’re missing you deeply.  Thankful for your LIFE, so well lived.  WE are picturing you today in GLORY, WHOLE, without...

This was Nala last night!! So far, we have ‘Peanut’, ‘Buna’, ‘Star’…either ‘Cupcake’ or ‘Nimrod’ depending on who you ask!! We’ll see how...

God has given me a sweet gift here in Soddo.  Her name is Rebecca.  She works alongside me in my home every day.  She and I are similar...

Here are some shots of our last month…since I’m so behind on writing, I thought I’d share with some pictures. ~We celebrated 3 years...

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I walked with my 5 this morning…tromping through the woods felt freeing.  It was life-giving.  We were thanking the Giver of Life as we...