It was rainy and cold here Tuesday. Aster discovered the raindrops and knelt beside our back door to watch them trickle down the window and puddle on our porch. It was so, so sweet to watch her as she watched them for the first time. There was a chill in the air, so I turned […]
The Power of Encouragement
A special “welcome” to those of you who found your way here through my Encouragement for Today devotion. I hope Steven’s story touched your heart. I know if it weren’t for the power of encouragement from God’s Words to me and His love expressed through people, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I also […]
Two Boys and a Baby
I am often asked how our boys are adjusting to us having Aster in our family. And I always say, “They are crazy about her! And she adores them, too.” It is one of the sweetest blessings to see them enjoying her so much! Here are a few changes I’ve noticed and loved: Joshua and […]
A blog and a baby – can I have both?
I’ve struggled almost daily with not being able to blog much since we got home from Ethiopia with Aster. Not because I don’t love every minute with my new little girl. I’m seriously more crazy about her than I ever thought I could be this quickly! And not because I feel pressure to blog. It’s […]
Friendships are the Flowers In Life’s Garden
I remember reading somewhere that we should plant the garden of our lives with the beautiful flowers of friendship. This bouquet reminds me of the gift of friendship and how important it has been during the past several months. One of the things I’ve loved about the past two weeks since we brought Aster home […]