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Happy Mother’s Day

By Sunday May 9, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day friends. This is a day to rejoice over the blessings of the children God has given us.  What a wild journey it has been for me.

If you have children from the “hard places”, take courage and do not lose heart. Cling to the promises of God — He will never leave you nor forsake you.  He loves your children and He loves you.

I need to drive to Seattle with Honeybee and Dimples today.  The good news is that I will see my mom tonight.  The bad news is that I won’t be able to enjoy the day with all of my children.

I hope your day is wonderful!  I would love to hear the ways your children show their love for you.

~Lisa

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John Piper on Adoption and Service to the Fatherless

By Friday May 7, 2010

This is what I have been waiting for.  You must watch or listen to this sermon.  Reading it is good, but if you possibly can, please watch or listen to John Piper deliver this message:

What Does it Mean to Live By Faith in the Service of the Fatherless

Many things in this life are utterly opposite from the way they seem. And here is one of them. When the children of God—the followers of Jesus—are permitted to suffer in the path of love, the path of orphan care, God is giving a gift to the world. John Piper

Give yourself the gift of 32 min. of John Piper’s teaching and be encouraged…and then let’s talk about it.

~Lisa

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World AIDS Orphans Day

By Friday May 7, 2010

Today we remember the many children who have been orphaned by AIDS.  If you have been to Africa, Asia, or other areas where AIDS is particularly prevalent, you have seen these children with your own eyes.  The effect of AIDS is staggering.

For more information about how you can help children who have been orphaned by AIDS. please visit our From HIV to Home website, to learn how you can Love One.

If you are planning to adopt…consider an HIV+ child.  You can find more information on raising HIV+ children on my FAQ page.

Let’s remember the children today.

~Lisa

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Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit VI – Day 2

By Wednesday May 5, 2010

Day two of the Summit began with worship and more great speakers.  I sent a text to Rusty to tell him that I was listening to Desperation Band…they were great.  I love the song Rescue.

The morning Breakout session, Supporting Families in the Post-Placement Journey was put on by Michael and Amy Monroe of Tapestry Ministries.

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Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit VI

By Tuesday May 4, 2010

I left for the Summit on Wednesday morning, flying out of the little airport in our neighboring town.  I was in Seattle, feeling airsick from turbulence, a mere fifty minutes after take off.  My dear friend, Marybeth met me there, and the flight to Minneapolis went by quickly as we chatted and then slept a bit.  We arrived a few hours before the rest of the From HIV to Home ladies,

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Chocolate Cake and Rocking Chairs

By Monday May 3, 2010

I am home after a wonderful time at the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit.  It was an amazing experience and I was encouraged in so many ways.  I loved my time with the From HIV to Home ladies and my dear friend, Marybeth, who went with me.  I also got to meet quite a few of you!  Thank you to each one of you who introduced yourself and encouraged me to keep blogging – I’ll do my best.

I arrived home in time to make the frosting for Eby’s birthday cake.  I didn’t manage to cook the dinner I had planned before I left (and before I was sleep deprived by lots of late nights), but Russ picked up pizza and Eby was thrilled.

After dinner I rocked my girls and spent some special time with Honeybee.

Thank you to everyone who prayed for Honeybee while I was gone.  She did great and I came home to a calm girl.  Thanks be to God!

I hope to write more about the conference soon, but in case I forget to say this, I would encourage anyone who has a heart for orphans, to attend.  You will not regret it!  I don’t believe they have announced the location for next year’s Summit, but maybe it will be in your neighborhood, or at least your part of the country.

~Lisa

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The Marathon of Therapeutic Parenting

By Tuesday April 27, 2010

I have at least six unfinished blog posts that may make it here one day, but I can’t seem to get much time on the computer and honestly, my heart just isn’t in it.  My Honeybee is struggling with great sadness over the losses in her life.  It is hard to be strong for her because her sadness sweeps over me and I find myself carrying it with her.  “His yoke is easy and His burden is light,” these words come to me, yet this burden does not feel light today.

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