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December 2010
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"Why Orphans?" a post by Charles Lee →
November 2010
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NW Arkansas Gladney Family Association Kickoff →
mikerusch:
Last week we had the joy of being a part of the kick off event for the Gladney Family Association (@Gladney_Center) here in NW Arkansas. It was an opportunity to gather with other families in our community who have adopted or are in the processes of adopting through Gladney. It was a…
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October 2010
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“The problem (of poverty) goes well beyond the material dimension, so the...”
– Steve Corbett in “When Helping Hurts”
April 2010
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January 2010
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Ethiopia Day 6 →
…today we leave Ethiopia. …we say good bye to new friends with stories left untold. …we begin our journey home to a place that will look so very different from when we left it. …we bring back from this country images and experiences we will never forget and I believe may have changed us in ways…
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Ethiopia Day 5 →
…5:30 a.m. and a little more sleep than the night before. My mind, heart and emotions are at capacity (to say the least) Today we travel to see St. Mary’s Church to learn about some of the custom and celebrations here in Ethiopia and then to the US Embassy for our Visa interview. Pray all goes…
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Ethiopia Day 3 →
…4:00 a.m. and sleep has escaped my grasp. My mind & heart are alive because just a few feet away I hear the turning and breathing of my little girl who tonight sleeps in peace. I want to put my arms around her right now and lift her from her bed because I have waited far too long for that…
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December 2009
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Any time now...
Any time now we should be hearing news on how our court case went! I can’t believe I actually slept ok last night. I was awake off and on but overall slept pretty good! My stomach has a million butterflies. just waiting to hear!!!
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Counting Down
Well our court date is Friday the 11th! Almost here! I am such a mess!!! I can hardly wait for Friday to get here! My stomach has been in a constant state of butterflies for days now! Oh my goodness, baby E is so amazing, so adorable, soooo chubby!!! Can’t wait to introduce her to you! Praying that will happen Friday!!!!
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Happy 9 Months Baby Girl!!!
Our little babe is 9 months old today! She is growing so fast, I want her to grow and be healthy! But, I’m missing out. I want to see her grow and change each day! 10 more days until court!!! Praying December is our last month without her in our arms. Praying we hold her soon!!!
Congrats on all the referrals lately! Things are moving right along!!! Lots of blessings for the Holidays!
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November 2009
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We have a Court Date! OH HAPPY DAY!!!
HOORAY!!! Mary called and we have a court date!!! Finally, some good news!!!! It is for DECEMBER 11th!
Sweet story about that date! December 11th is my oldest child, John Michael’s birthday! He will be 9! Last week, holding
back tears he said, “mom- i don’t want any presents for my birthday, all I want is my baby sister to come home!” PRECIOUS!!!
He will be soooo excited when he gets...