So while I’m still in the process of downloading everything from WPPI… I thought it would be fun to share another little project I’m working on. One of the several people who impacted my life so greatly, nearly a year ago, inspired me to read and participate in this :: I’ll be honest. I enjoy...
Heartbreak. Feelings of excitement and anticipation of building their family was suddenly turned upside down. I saw the grief in their eyes before the words even came past their lips.”We’ll name her Ella,” they said. “We’ll see her in heaven.”A chromosomal abnormality had stolen their child before they had the opportunity to experience the blessings...
By now you’ve likely heard of the devastation and unimaginable heartbreak occurring in Haiti after their massive earthquake. It’s so difficult to think of the number of lives lost and the exponential number of families affected, and so many ways are available to help. Some great organizations worthy of your donations to help :: International...
This month’s Pay it Forward is going to be a fantastic event, and we’d love to see you there to help adoptive families! Kansas Adoptive Families is a new organization to our community :: created by and for families who are welcoming home a new family member. The organization warmly wraps around new arrivals, providing...
In keeping with the Pay it Forward effort, I’ve decided to honor moms this month. It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day to acknowledge the special gifts that are shared between a mother and child every day, especially for new moms who are just beginning to experience the gifts they’ve been blessed with. With that...
One of the (many, many) things I took away from my visit to the west coast this spring left a big impression on my heart. I’ve always felt it’s important to give back, but the concept of paying it forward? Hm. I thought this was awfully powerful, to hear those words spoken from someone who...
