…this story brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it.
NW Arkansas Gladney Family Association Kickoff
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…
On Feb 25th & Feb 26th, Idea Camp Orphan Care is coming to NW Arkansas!
The upcoming Idea Camp is focusing on Orphan Care and the Church. We will facilitate fresh, honest and transformative conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners on topics including US & International care, community development, trafficking of orphans, adoption, foster care, child sponsorship, special needs, cross-cultural & religious dynamics to care, and many more. Our desire is to live life as God’s loving expressions of grace and hope to our world through tangible acts of care for orphans.
You’re invited to join us on this collaborative movement.
My life has been blessed by Mark and Tiffany and to hear their story in their own words is beautiful and inspiring.
Truly love these two and their family both here in the states and far away in Rwanda. Until this little one is home, we will trust and pray that all things are working together for good.
Follow their story on their blog: The Other Side of Fine (theothersideoffine.blogspot.com)
It was a year ago today that this happened. Feels like just yesterday.
Thanks to Gladney for allowing us share a little bit of our story & experience about bringing Sosi home from Ethiopia!
“Both Sides of Home” in latest Africa Program Newsletter
Rest of the story can be found on our blog at Our Adoption Journey
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…
…and away we go. Next stop Ethiopia!
Follow along on whrrl.com/mikerusch



