Neglecting to give thanks only deepens the pain of this world. – Ann Voskamp I read Ann Voskamp, her words winged to my heart and twisted sharp. These particular words are now the flying banner above all the deep suffering I see everyday. The truth of giving thanks beckons me away from the clenched fist [...]
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Uganda is Tattooing Our Hearts
Posted in marriage, mission, orphans, Uganda, tagged becoming one, God's will, tattoo on December 1, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Uganda is tattooing James 1:27 on our impressionable, newlywed, together life. I’m constantly squeezing Delmar’s hand and saying, “Can you believe we are here together, in Africa, working at an orphanage?” Sometimes, it is too good to be true. To work overseas at an orphanage was a dream of both of ours since we were [...]
Even Crazy Men Need Love
Posted in mission, people, Uganda on November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Dirty and bone thin, he snuggled into the tall weeds outside of the orphanage. His bare feet, old and worn, curled into the green. Who is he? What is his story? Why is he lying on the side of a busy road sleeping? We ask around. Everyone calls him a crazy man. Yes, that is [...]
Introducing our Uganda Website!
Posted in mission, Uganda, tagged blog, keeping in touch, support, travel on August 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My mother made us a website To Uganda {with love}. Thanks, mom! It’s a place where you can Learn more about the orphanage and watch a video Read more of our vision and purpose Get a better feel for what we are doing Find ways you can pray for us Learn how you can support [...]
Writing our Yes
Posted in adoption, children, faith, memoir, mission, vision on July 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Picking up the pen, writing the address, knowing this will go some place far away–and change our lives. Answering the questions, seeing our lives squished down into blue ink on a form. Making big x’s through the yes boxes: yes, we understand Uganda is dangerous. Yes, we will not hold you responsible for sickness or [...]
a little more { real }
Posted in adoption, faith, mission, Uganda on July 4, 2011 | 5 Comments »
In early November, barring any unforeseen obstacles, we are traveling to Uganda, East Africa. There Delmar and I will work at an orphanage together for four months. It feels good to have made another intentional choice to follow God into another leap-of-faith adventure. Somehow, every time I make a good choices in life, it makes [...]
Africa, Lord?
Posted in adoption, faith, mission, Uganda on May 25, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Many of you know we are seriously praying about going overseas after Delmar’s internship at Camp Andrews is over. Our heart is for adoption and the orphan crisis. Our long term vision and goals are to adopt ourselves and also to bring awareness to the orphan crisis to the churches here in the United States. [...]
A Happy Surprise
Posted in adoption, faith, mission on April 26, 2011 | 3 Comments »
It’s always good to be surprised, in a happy way. Someone just blessed us with a large sum of money; whoever you are, thank you very much. It will be used for God’s work: it will probably be used in helping us go on the mission field after camp or our future adoption. Our faith [...]
Our Next Adventure
Posted in adoption, children, mission, Uganda, vision on April 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Delmar and I are praying about going overseas for six months to volunteer at an orphanage or children’s home. We’d like to go right after Camp Andrews. It would not only allow us to serve God in helping the children, but it will give us first-hand experience for our own adoptions and also it will [...]
Orphan Awareness Banquet
Posted in adoption, mission on March 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last night we had our Orphan Awareness Banquet. People from all over attended: one man drove all the way from Canada. Others came from Indiana and New York City and from all parts of Pennsylvania. We were touched that there was so much interest in orphan care. 138 people attended plus children. We pray it [...]
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