The time has come

This time of year is full. Of course the calendar is jammed packed (I have had to write all over the margins), paperwork has been a bit abundant, the to do list is never ending, and my heart is full. I just reread what I typed to make sure that was what I was truly [...]

Our last day in Zambia (a few weeks later)…

Our fam with our “extra member” Temba.  We love love love that boy! Loving on some of our buddies that live at the Tree of Life children’s village.  We always dread saying goodbye!!! After our final goodbyes at the Tree of Life, we headed to lunch at the Arcades (a very nice and modern shopping [...]

Our BIG blessing…

We are in AWE that the Lord has given us the privilege to dwell AND serve him in this new house. It is a LONG but God-driven story why and how we are buying this house.  Maybe I will share it one day.  In the meantime, I just want to share one prayer the husband [...]

From the Hilltop…

Our ministry is sooooooooooooo blessed to own property.  We are even MORE blessed to own a piece of property with a view like this, overlooking the surrounding areas of Lusaka, Zambia. And I am even blessed MORE by having this man in my life!  I love you dear husband!  Even though we have had very [...]

Sights from the compounds…

Our family enjoyed several trips to the compounds around Lusaka.  Here are a few of the sights we witnessed…. One compound we visited was Ibex Hill.  Our girls chose two sweet gals from this area to sponsor.  Agness is one of my sweet girls and is sponsored by Aunt EJ.   Here we are with [...]

THIRTEEN!

    The Lord has given me thirteen years with this precious boy!  It seems like he was born a few month ago but it also feels like he has forever been a part of my life.  I love you sweet boy (can I still call you sweet at 13??).  I love being your mom.  [...]

Final days

I really dread writing those words…final days in Africa.  The children and I all agree that this has been the fastest 2 months EVER!  We have settled in here just fine and really don’t have a big desire to pack up and go back to the other side of the pond. Of course my main [...]

a few phrases…

The Zambians use several phrases here that don’t mean quite what they mean to us in the states.   I wanted to jot them down here so I never forget… 1.  She has shifted.  This means she has moved or changed locations. 2.  It is just okay.  This means that it is fine.  Sounds like [...]

Just one pic from our day…

This is the little gal our Little Miss chose to sponsor three years ago. I think she was happy to see us.  It was a very mutual feeling!!!  We visited several of our children today along with my brother’s SP (sponsored child) and our friends, the Clays, SP.  What fun! Soooo blessed to give gifts [...]

Things I will miss…

Our time here in Africa is quickly coming to an end.  My husband informed me last night that he will work even longer hours the next 10 days to cram in as much as possible.  Not sure how he will do that considering he is averaging 4 hours of sleep per night as it is. [...]