Category Archives: Orphan & Widow Care Before our adoption journey, I really didn’t even know the blog world existed. I had a photography biz and updated my photography blog every week or so…but I had no idea the families you could connect with and how many of them would impact my life. I. Am. So. Thankful. I want to share a […]  I love traditions…and I especially love traditions that teach our children what the days we celebrate and remember are all about. A few years ago, I told Rich that I wanted to spend days celebrating their true meaning—and Memorial Day is no different. SO…instead of grilling out…instead of going to the lake…we go hear from […] AMEN!! Love your family pic thinking- soon another will be coming home!!! amen!! 😀 Keep training those kiddos of yours in His ways, Andrea! You’re doing a great job :)) AMen. Just like I wrote on FB…it is not about grilling,it is not about the day off,or lake…it is to REMEMBER our soldiers who gave their life for our FREEDOM and the ones that are still out their to allow us our Freedom of today. My dad-Marine,2 brothers-Marine…1 is at Walter Reed helping wounded soldiers get up and learn to swim ,jog and live ! You are so great to share your passions of life with others…So much the way we have raised our kids. One is at Emory Med school 1st year and one has completed 10th grade at St Pius. Shockley got the Pope John Paul Award at the school…what an honor…using the gifts God has given is honoring God ! YAY! The Wiphan team is safely in Zambia! WOOT! If you aren’t a part of an orphan and widow ministry…we’d love to have you be a part of ours! Check out what God is doing RIGHT NOW in Zambia as the team arrives… (PLEASE TURN SOUND OFF ABOVE BEFORE WATCHING:) Here they are arriving…ya think […] Andrea – I agree with you – I do believe that Ethiopia could use a Wiphan!!!:) Love, love, love both videos, Andrea! Brings me happiness and a smile to my face. I hope they are able to continue to share more photos and videos. =) wow…what a welcome they give over there! We need to be more like that here in america! Loved the videos! What an amazing welcome!!!!  My prayer is for my kids to be arrows for Christ. To make a mark in history for the sake of the gospel. To live on the EGDE for Him. To join us in living a life of NO RETREATS, NO REGRETS AND NO RESERVES. Amen?! Some may fear sending their children into the mission […] I just ordered the book this week! cannot wait to start reading it, and crazy love too! Praying for quick travel dates for you – I cannot wait to see him in your arms!! This book has been sitting on my nightstand for a few months! It’s time to pick it up and read it! I’ve heard so so so many good things about it. hugs- This book is next in my stack of reads on my bedside table. Thanks for the endorsement! Your opinion matters! The trip that I was supposed to be on to Wiphan Zambia takes off tomorrow. SO bummed to not be on that plane, but for a very good reason…he is 9 months and ADORABLE:). We thought for sure it’d be late summer when we got our referral so I felt safe to plan to go […] andrea – can’t wait to go on a wiphan trip!!! I will be praying for safety on the trip and God’s hand to be evident in their lives and work this week. How exciting! |
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Oh my sweet friend – I was praying for you all night long. For peace, for your weekend to be incredible sweet and fly by, for a phone call early next week. And I love love love the pictures!!! Oh, how I wish I could “play” with you all! and hannah says “thank you” – she is feeling so much better today – Praise the Lord!
Oh, Andrea – I found your blog through a blog, through a blog. Pretty amazing how we can all connect, and support one another without knowing each other. Wow. We have just begun the process, but I can only imagine the ache in your heart as you wait. Now that he is yours and you have to wait. It seems so crazy, but the day that you are united with your son, is going to be a day of dancing and singing in Heaven and on earth. I will pray right now for the news that we will all be waiting on, and that your travels and transitions would be safe and smooth. Sending you love from a Mother’s heart.
Catherine
I love the banner for Isaac! We just got your cupcake note in the mail yesterday – he is sooooo yummy! That smile melted my heart. Can’t wait for you to bring him home.
I love seeing pictures of you with your family and friends. Your smile lights up the world, Andrea. I just love it and can’t help but smile back. I think the calm of the phone is precious ~ gives you time with your three babies and time for Frank for his first weekend away. He needs that before you travel. God is preparing you AND your family perfectly. In His Time Thy Will Be Done.
Andrea, i just want you to know I’m praying for you and dear precious Isaac. I really admire you for doing what you’re doing and HOW you’re doing it 😀 Kudos to you, for surrendering it ALL to Him and helping others along the way :)) Love ya!! And praying for you!
Definitely praying for your travel dates soon!
WOW.
Very touched by the story of Christie as well as the outreach, love and support of this amazing blog community.
What an example you are to us all. You have a real gift in encouraging others to persevere and trust as you wait with expectancy for the endless glimpses of glory He has provided along this journey to Isaac.
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim
Love that Becca, too. 🙂 And, yes, how cool is the blog world? Love how encouraging and inpsiring it is. 🙂
~Gini