“Mommy, God Said ‘Grits!'”

“Mommy, God Said ‘Grits!'”

During our adoption journey, we wanted our kids to be part of the process – not merely spectators. As they grow up, we want our kids to watch us and also participate in asking God for guidance, expecting God to speak, and learning to hear God’s voice. On big decisions...
Live Like an Echo

Live Like an Echo

I think everyone in the world likes stories. The greatest Story Teller (God) has wired our hearts to resonate with stories. When our daughter Joeli was 4 years old, she constantly requested, “Please tell me a story.” One day, I told her how before she was born, her...
On the Go with Little Acorns

On the Go with Little Acorns

I want my kids to experience life with Jesus on a daily basis. I want them to see it, feel it, know it, crave it, and desire it. I want them to know of the world’s needs and God’s goodness – up close and personal. Our family mission statement comes from Isaiah 61:1-6....
Children Before God = Idolatry

Children Before God = Idolatry

We have one week to decide if this child is to be our daughter. Tonight E called us into his room and said, “This is my thinking pose.”  We got tickled as he showed us how he thinks so we all made our best pose. As a family we are deep in thought this...
Officially Logged into China

Officially Logged into China

On October 15, we received this email: On October 2, our dossier made its way to China. Our social worker wrote and said, “It typically takes 3-4 weeks to be logged in. There is a holiday until October 7th which means the CCCWA is closed until then so it could take a...