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Dear Future Son-in-Laws

I've been praying for you.  Just the other day I realized something; you are really going to have your work cut out for you.  You see, these girls God has entrusted to us, they have one of the very best Daddy's on earth...
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Crying woman in a car

When Things Just Don’t Go as Planned

Have you ever had "one of those days"?  Well, I've had plenty...and this particular day was not one of my best.  It was the very first day of spring break.  I was thrilled to have the kiddos home for a little while.  I had plans...
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Summer beach smiling face sun

It’s Summer, Whatcha Gonna Do With It?

Yay for summer!! Days full of sleeping in, when being in the pool counts as a bath, and staying up late to catch lightning bugs is welcomed.
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Made with love

Made With Love

We did it!! We sent off our very first set of blankets to China last month!! I thought it would be fun to share some of the experience with you, through pictures!
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Uncertain

Learning to Be Brave

We are in the process of teaching my 5 year old to ride. She has her own cutie Barbie bike, and she's ready. Or at least she thinks she is...until the moment we are ready to let go...
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Imitator

Little Imitators

Have one of your kiddos ever seen or heard something that you had NO idea they saw or heard?!
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Young girl sews on the old sewing machine

Our Response

"Why don't they have a family?" "Who tucks them into bed at night?" "How do they have money to eat?" "Why would someone not want their baby?" Ugh. Some of those were easier to answer than others...
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What if

What If?

That 7 year old little girl has taught me so much over the years. Most recently with these chickens, she has shown me how to love "the least of these"...
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