Daughter of Purpose, April 2008 (in the orphanage) Daughter of Purpose, May 2009 Two years ago today, The Driver, Daughter of Purpose and I boarded a plane in Moscow, Russia. The weather was in the 40s and we were headed back home to America after a long month of living in the Arctic Circle. 11 hours later we stepped off the Continue Reading →
Our school days will be ending soon and it leaves me dreaming about the possibilites of summer. I’m not one of those that dreads summer. I long for it because I love being able to play with my kids. I enjoy their company, but during the school year our days are full with not much extra time. The days of summer Continue Reading →
Well, today is May 10th–the day I promised that Mommy Map would be back. I am a woman of my word so here I am! This month of vacation from writing has flown by and everything I said would happen has happened, except one. I didn’t quite get to that Esty storefront yet, but I certainly got more crocheting done Continue Reading →
I’ve heard of bloggers taking a break from their blog, but never really understood it. Now that I’ve been writing regularly–I get it. This is the time of year that gets a bit hairy for me since I help create the yearbook for our school. Add a family vacation on top of that and it’s a bit crazy, to say Continue Reading →
“One of the great uses of Twitter and Facebook will be to prove at the Last Day that prayerlessness was not from lack of time.” – John Piper I am not a reader of John Piper and really have no idea what he’s about, but what I do know is this…his quote is dead on. As much as I love technology Continue Reading →
After my last post, I began to make dinner, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the sex trafficking that occurs in our world. Tears kept welling up in my eyes as I tried to put something together resembling a meal. I couldn’t stop praying for the team that is making their way to Eastern Europe. Why in the world would Continue Reading →
My heart is still in Russia. I miss it there. I pray that God returns my husband and I there some day whether it’s to adopt again or to do ministry. An extra bonus would be to bring our children too. Along my journey of falling in love with Eastern Europe, I’ve come across a ministry that I believe in. It’s called Children’s Continue Reading →
How ever do I manage to get things done for myself each day? How do I map out that time? Answer: A little bit here and a little bit there. My day starts off with the most important snippet of time I can carve out of my day by some quiet moments with the Lord. I would prefer to hit Continue Reading →
Many a mom has confessed to me that they are climbing the walls at home with their kids each day. Many a mom has wondered if they are cut out for this staying at home thing. Many a working mom has shared with me their struggle to balance their career and family, but what loses out most often is themselves. Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered in this season of motherhood where you have gone? I know I have at times. I know other moms must also have these feelings too because people ask me how I stay sane while I stay home with my children all day. I’ve had others ask how I can get certain hobbies done so frequently or Continue Reading →