Our girls are thriving.
And no doubt, they are thriving because of God’s miraculous hand in their lives.
But there are nine precious children who have welcomed Eliza and Evangeline into their lives with a grace and a strength that is rather remarkable.
We have not had jealousy, or strife, or resentment, but instead the […] Read more…
Rocking Eliza
I remember when we were working to bring our girls home. I longed so much to hold them, to rock away the years we had lost. I longed to love away the years of pain and abandonment in their lives, to kiss away the tears they had cried.
But I wondered. At fourteen, would […] Read more…
By His Power Alone
Today was another long day at CHOP for Evangeline.
She had a pulmonary function test to evaluate her lungs, a visit with urology and a quickie with orthopedic surgery.
It looks like she will need bladder surgery too in the not too distant future.
We are so thankful Evangeline is finally getting the medical care […] Read more…
In My Glory
I always dreamed that I would have a houseful of girls.
When I was a teenager, I read Little Women over and over again. I loved the stories of the March sisters growing up together.
I used to long for that kind of life.
My childhood was very difficult. My parents loved me, but life […] Read more…
Our Very Long Day
Today I took Evangeline to CHOP for her appointment to be fitted for braces. I took all the girls with me, and we waited for hours.
Olivia had a chance to make a picture while we were waiting.
Then we went to the cast room so someone could cut off Evangeline’s casts.
We all watched […] Read more…
Teresa
I can’t remember when I started praying for Teresa, but I think it must have been very soon after she came home from China.
It was also right around the time God began to grow my faith by leaps and bounds.
I had begun following a few adoption blogs and praying for the children who […] Read more…
I Was Meant To Be Her Mother
So many of you have written me private messages. Please know that I am trying to respond to all of you, but my days are very full, and I just can’t always respond to all of your comments. I read every message and comment you send, and am so very thankful for all of your […] Read more…
