Just sharing the link for the TED talk that I did last fall. I hope it encourages other parents... just sharing some things that have helped us! … Read more about TED Talk
January Update
We are doing well. November and December were really busy! There were lots of groups who came down to bring donations, make meals, give presents, do crafts, etc. during the Christmas … Read more about January Update
Update: Settling In
Just a quick update as we settle in here. Housing: We have decided to live on-site at the orphanage for a while. There are some long term staff leaving which opens up housing … Read more about Update: Settling In
House Dedications and House Hunting Entertainment!
A church group here built two houses for families in the community (in 4 1/2 days!) and we went to the dedication where they gave the family the keys, a Bible and a blanket, and then prayed over them. … Read more about House Dedications and House Hunting Entertainment!
Yasmine update
Thanks to the wonders of technology, we have been able to Skype with Yasmine a few times. She is at home in Africa and doing well. Back in school and her legs look pretty good! Always good to … Read more about Yasmine update
TEDX Dayton is done!
After a ton of hard work (and no small amount of stress for me, and therefore, the rest of the family!) I did my Ted talk a few weeks ago. So glad I did it... I learned a ton from the experience. … Read more about TEDX Dayton is done!
Back in Mexico
The day after the TedX talk, Gabe and Josiah took off driving to Mexico. They had a father son road trip with our van packed full of stuff, and the other three kids and I flew down to join them … Read more about Back in Mexico
The Most Amazing Family You Have Never Heard Of…
The past week, we learned about the DeBolt family. We read the book 19 Steps up the Mountain and then watched the Academy Award winning documentary entitled "Who are the DeBolts and where did they … Read more about The Most Amazing Family You Have Never Heard Of…
Why should we go on a family mission trip?
We took Josiah on his first mission trip to an orphanage in Mexico when he was 16 months old. He could barely even talk yet, but every morning he would wake up early and say , "KIDS! KIDS!". He … Read more about Why should we go on a family mission trip?
