Catching up. . .
. . . because I seriously need to! To begin with, my big sister is in Sicily! And she’s going to be there all summer! I seriously don’t know how I’m going to survive, but I guess I’ve gotten this far...
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As far as I can see, this is the only attitude that can get you through an international trip. We would appreciate your prayers for our grand adventure!
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With all of us in China, I remember wondering if I would ever get a turn to hold my new brother. If he had even noticed me yet. (It’s really not my fault that big brothers are more interesting.)...
View ArticleThe Gospel In My Living Room
In her book Kisses from Katie, Katie Davis wrote, “Adoption is the gospel in my living room.” I know I have posted that before, but I’m realizing how wrong it feels out of context. The full quote...
View ArticleZai Jian, Xi’an
The lights along the runway flew by in the darkness and the engines roared. Zai jian, Xi’an, I whispered. I’ll come back someday. I have only been there two weeks in my entire life, yet leaving...
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“Adoption is wonderful and beautiful and the greatest blessing I have ever experienced. Adoption is also difficult and painful. Adoption is a beautiful picture of redemption. It is the Gospel in my...
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My Mom read me an article recently, that an adoptee wrote about things adopted children often struggle with. To be honest, it was a pretty hard read. I knew I believed in the power of listening to...
View Article*why*
There was a moment when I realized that China inspires me more than almost anything else. Not just China–adoption. I’ve considered myself a writer for a long time and I’m almost always writing. It...
View Article“Abba, Father.”
I’ve been reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. In this book, Lewis explains how Christ is the Son of God and also is God; and how man was created by God, but is not God. Being a Christian means...
View ArticleChina Trip Day 15
Ready to head for home sweet home! We got up very early to drive to Hong Kong, which we would fly out of. The scenery was unbelievable (once the sun came up)! There’s no place like home!
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