This post is about this amazing boy in Ethiopia that Brian and I met while we were there picking up Esuyawkal. This boy’s name is Nati, short for Nathaniel I think. Nati is a bright, beautiful, wonderful child that is in need of a home, and my heart is aching for him.
My heart is aching [...]
Archive for the ‘God’ Category
24 Nov
About a boy
20 Nov
A worthy cause
Look to your right, you may need to scroll down a little.
Do you see that purple quilt- that really gorgeous purple, pink and black quilt? Well, if you click on that quilt you can make a donation to help a young Ethiopian girl travel back to Ethiopia to visit her grandmother, you will also be [...]
16 Nov
Join the Advent Conspiracy
“The story of Christ’s birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love.
So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists.
And when it’s all over, many of us are left with presents to return, [...]
11 Nov
Words of wisdom
Enjoy these words of wisdom written by a woman who has lived many more years than most of us.
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. [...]
10 Nov
Saying goodye to Gram
It has been quite a year for Brian and I we have had a lot of joy and a lot of sorrow. Our most recent sorrow has been the passing of Brian’s grandmother, who we affectionately called Gram. Gram was diagnosed about 4 weeks ago with Leukemia and died on Monday Nov. 2 leaving a [...]
13 Oct
I am strong in his hands
Since coming home from Ethiopia God has really been working in my heart in a new and powerful way. In the little time that I get to myself these days I am thinking about what God has done in my life, what he is currently doing and what he plans to do. I am humbled [...]
5 Oct
Happy Birthday Esuyawkal!!!
Today is Esuyawkal’s
1st Birthday!!
I would like to say what an answer to prayer it is that we are able to celebrate Esuyawkal’s birthday with him. For months I prayed that Esuyawkal would be home by his first birthday and God made it happen! It is so meaningful to us that we are able to [...]
1 Oct
The tour
Every parent that comes through Layla has the opportunity to get a tour of the facility, this was something that I had been looking forward to and was excited when we got our opportunity. One of the volunteers at Layla gave us our tour and did are great job. We learned a lot and got [...]
7 Sep
Unprepared and it’s ok
Each day that goes by we are a day closer to leaving and my tummy is starting to flip flop over it. I am excited beyond words to get my arms around Esu, but I am also not prepared to leave Ewan and Anwen. I cannot wait to see Ethiopia, yet feel unprepared for what [...]
14 Jun
Psalm 23
These readings we read at church this morning, they were so good I wanted to share them.
Read these two versions of Psalm 23 and then answer the question below.
Psalm 23- Antithesis (author: Marcia K. Hornok)
The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest.
It makes me lie down only when exhausted.
It leads me to deep depression.
I [...]
