In honor of all the men, women and families...
that have sacrificed so much so that we can live in the land of the
free. We honor, thank and remember you today and always.
Sorrowful news
3 years ago
"Once our eyes are opened, we cannot pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act." Proverbs 24:12
"Orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes."~ David Platt
The World's Best Peeps!
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The Journey Home
We are finally home with our beautiful daughter and our family is now complete. We thank you, our friends and family, for your immeasurable support and prayers during the journey to all three of our precious additions. We look forward to continue sharing with you the joys in our lives.
To our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we give all the glory and honor for creating in our home this beautiful "Bouquet of Blessings".
To our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we give all the glory and honor for creating in our home this beautiful "Bouquet of Blessings".
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Welcome to my blog! Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself at home, while I tell you a little bit about myself.
I was raised a city girl, who is now living in the country, I have the best job in the world; being the Mama of 6 wonderful kids, 3 conceived in my womb, and 3 conceived in my heart. I am an advocate for the unborn, who believes in protecting the sanctity of life and although I am a sinner and often fail, I am saved by Grace. I try daily to live according to my Creator's Word.
I am also a firm believer in traditional marriages, the way God intended us to be. I'm married to my best friend, whom I happen to be madly in love with. I love sharing about our amazing God. He has changed my life and rocked my world. I lived many years without Him, and would never want to go back to that life!
I couldn't ask for a better life filled with lots of kids, an adoring husband, chaos, laughter and more love than you can imagine! That's my life....and I love it!
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The one who keeps us together, and the love of my life, my sweet hubby, Scott
Our Oldest Boy & His Beautiful Bride
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Adam
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Amanda
Our Precious Little Guy From YiWu, China
Kai
Our Beautiful Chinese Princess from Hefei, China
Anna Grace
And last but not least, our Miracle Baby
AJ
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Exactly, thank you for reminding us of the price many paid for our freedoms!
This photograph is hauntingly beautiful.
Happy Memorial Day Ohilda!
I hope your day is full of wonderful things.
Jill
Amen. Thank you Lord for all the blessings and freedoms you have given us and please bless those who give up freely their lives so that we may continue to enjoy what you have intended for us all to enjoy. I pray for those today not living in freedom. I pray that the yoke of oppression would be broken and that every man woman and child would hear the gospel and respond with joy. May your name be glorified and may the hearts of your people in this nation be filled with repentance. May we turn back to YOU Oh God and proudly declare once again that we are one nation UNDER GOD.
What a beautiful picture!
Praying alongside of you for the men and women of our military.
Beautiful!
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