In our work with adopting families, we’re often asked for gift recommendations by relatives and friends. I love to help others support adopting families, so I am excited to share my top 10 gift ideas for adopting families. You’ll notice many of the items on my list don’t necessarily require money, so there are definitely options […]
Remembering and trusting
Exactly five years ago this month, we had dinner with some friends who had traveled to Nicaragua with us twice for family mission trips. We were feeling like God was prompting us to spend more time in Nicaragua, although the thought sounded crazy. We figured our friends would help talk some sense into us, but […]
Perseverance… beyond the hopeless
Ever had one of those days/weeks/months/years when you just want to give up because the path to where you thought you were going just doesn’t seem passable? Maybe the class was too difficult, the schedule, too long… the project, too involved… the scoreboard, too discouraging… the relationship, too painful… the endeavor, too hopeless… I’ve noticed […]
Raising Teenagers
This week my oldest turns 16. After typing that sentence, I had to just stop and stare for a minute. Sixteen! Even though it’s so entirely expected, I have to say it: Where did the last ten years go? And lest you think all parents of older kids must sign some sort of ridiculous oath […]