Trust in Him & Keep moving forward....
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go, He’s the one who will keep you on...
View ArticleOur Desires & Goals are Shaping Up
It’s never easy reaching for something that you desire so desperately, especially when you are just beginning to understand that desire…No process, no journey is without bumps. Some bumps appear to set...
View ArticleUpdate - Adopting in Alabama
Adoption UPDATE:We are waiting.We have sent the necessary documentation to our social worker – it is truly out of our hands for awhile.We are waiting.We know that God already knows our birthmother,...
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Fireflies, Illusions of Control, Heart Doctors & Adoption....
Summer is in full swing in Alabama, Independence Day has come and gone and with it the realization that fall is around the corner. This year is already 7 months in. Time, by far, is the most elusive...
View ArticleHeartbreak Dreamers...Never Stop Seeking the Light
For all the heartbreak dreamers waiting for the light,Looking for just one reason to get through the night,Every long lost believer caught in the fight,All the heartbreak dreamers gonna be...
View ArticleWaiting. No really - waiting in truth.
Our journey is still ongoing. I could do what I’ve done lately and just tell all of you that we are: Waiting. It’s true. It’s simple. It’s a condensed version of what is going on behind the scenes....
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Happy Weekend! Kingdom Happenings Update...
Happy Weekend Everyone! Just a little drop in to say hi and let y’all know what’s been going on at The Kingdom lately…We are cruising through Summer and even though I will miss pool days and hot...
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The Mask Slipped off Today
The Mask Slipped Off Today...I won't lie. I've been crying for a few hours now. No big shifts or changes, no one is hurt or angry.I just felt so tired, drained and emotional.We had our yearly home...
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Yetis, Rollercoasters, And Birthmothers
Veni. Vidi. Amavi.We came. We saw. We loved.I’ve wanted to do an update for about two weeks now…as it all began…my fingers just haven’t been at the keyboard really. Yet today I laughed at a picture...
View ArticleUpdate: Category 5 - Rejection Rips you to the Core....
Psalm 34:17-20 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the...
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Advent, Adoption and the Village with a Heart Like David…
I took a moment in the bustle of this past weekend to be still. To think about the current season, the past one and the upcoming one. Only 120 hours prior to this moment I had trolled Facebook before...
View ArticleChristmas, News and the Bravery of His Enduring Love...
Dear Sweet Village,We wish you the Merriest of Christmas seasons and the best into this Happy New Year. We pray that each of you weathered and continue to weather this season of storms. It has been...
View Article2016, Our Heart's Desires, Praying & Living Intentionally
Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me. Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done. Luke 22:42Every day I receive a daily devotional via email. I like that method because it allows me...
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Immersion
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. - Colossians 4:2Pray continually – 1 Thessalonians 5:17Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with...
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One Thing Remains
It started out all mixed up and crazy. We were Italy bound but JFK in NYC had winds that made the arrival of our plane 15 minutes late. 15 minutes is important when it comes to aviation control. There...
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Update: He is evident in all things
Hey guys. We haven’t disappeared.We haven’t faltered on our journey.We have been waiting – continually.We have been moving forward.Our God is amazing. We have known that truth – constantly reminding...
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We regret to inform you...you were not chosen...
There are just not enough words…We had our name in a hat again…there is a beautiful baby boy that will meet his forever family soon. It isn’t us.We know that this exactly what should be. We trust that...
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Stuck in a loop? Step out, seek Him.
There is struggle even on the days where struggle isn’t on the surface. I’ve been in a loop lately.A cycle of questions and curiosities that has stirred my emotions. We are in that place, the time...
View ArticleCelebrating Faith
I saw the Lord always in my presence; for He is at my right hand, so that I will not be shaken – Acts 2:25 There is something about good news. It isn't just the obvious - the good part, it's beyond...
View ArticleIf Faith can move mountains...
10/12/16Let the mountains move.We are waiting...as we always seem to type. This time though, my words are heavy with prayer and petition and thanksgiving. God has laid a hope on our hearts that has...
View ArticleFaith MOVED Mountains Pt.1
Oh, sweet Village...Mountains move. They move, they dance and they proclaim.The last time I posted it was a mere 3 days prior to the birth of our daughter. Yes, our beautiful, perfect, lovely,...
View ArticleFaith Moved Mountains, Pt. 2 – There is no limit to what God can handle
Job 11:7 Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty?I hate to say it but we all tend to attempt to push the limits of God. We test Him even when we don’t...
View ArticleFaith Moved Mountains, Pt. 3 – His timing…never try to figure it out…just...
So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though the going is rough for a while down here. 1 Peter 1:6Did they go to the appointments? What did the doctor say? What about the lawyer? What is...
View ArticleFaith MOVED Mountains, Pt. 4 – Trust and Leaps
Trust in Him at all times, O’ people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalms 62:8It was super early at the airport. Duchess dropped us off with hugs, heavy heart (she had class...
View ArticleFaith Moved Mountains Pt. 5 Grateful
"I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Ps. 9:1I landed in a heap that Monday. I tell you Village, that Monday my heart changed immensely. God had...
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