Journey of the Magi

  • The Journey of the Magi… {Day 1}

    Today–we begin our traditional after Christmas journey…(you can begin this ANY time after Christmas!) The Journey of the Magi… Day 1. Matthew 2:1-2 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king […]

  • And THIS is how we do it! (+ April’s Day 4 in Zambia & Day 7 of the Magi’s Journey)

    SOOO…if you have a bucket list—I think everyone needs “attended an airport home-coming for someone I loved” on it. It is a slice of heaven seeing an orphan no more–a child come into a family…and to HEAR the cheers of friends and family who have held your hand through the process…cried with you when delays […]

  • Day 6 Journey with the Magi (The GIFTS) & an AMAZING airport homecoming!!!!!

    I know…I know–I usually only post once a day–but things are crazy exciting here!!! If you missed the “It’s a Girl Thing” update I posted earlier today…OH MY–you MUST read!!! AMAZING! Now…our Day 6 Journey with the Magi. We read Matthew 2:11b “Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense […]

  • Frank, February 15th, Fossils & Day 5 of our Journey with the Magi

    This mom has been doing A LOT of processing lately–and I wish I could even put into words half of what is going on in my mind and heart. I have heard the holidays does something quite emotional in adoptive moms hearts–and I can’t say those who have gone before me didn’t warn me…but it […]

  • Day 4 – Journey with the Magi and…THEY ARE IN ZAMBIA!!!

    Tonight was our 4th night in our Journey with the Magi. We read Matthew 2:3-10 about when word spread to King Herod about the Magi’s unbelievable journey…”When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he […]