I have been told to write more. Write about everything she said, write a minimum of 3 pages a day, just write. I like to write but for some reason writing is a difficult exercise for me. I started a blog four years ago in the hope that being accountable to few readers will help me to keep up with my writing. For me it was a lost battle.

Children are a gift from the Lord! Monday, April 08, 2013. We decided it was time to take a little break from life and enjoy going somewhere other than our own town and Cedar Falls! The kids have been talking non-stop about the Mall of America ever since the last time we went and that was like three years ago. I think I was the most excited out of everyone! Eden loves giving hi-fives! Here are the k.

Thursday, August 06, 2015. Wednesday, August 05, 2015. Tuesday, August 04, 2015. Monday, July 27, 2015. Picking sweet corn for lunch. Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Join us in our journey to adopt a child from Ethiopia. Saturday, May 18, 2013. Well, Victoria day weekend has started out with a small project for Bedilu to enjoy for a long time. Friday, May 10, 2013. It has been an amazing year! .

Friday, May 11, 2012. Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Months and months of pictures after picture, always serious, always frowning.

This is the story of our adoption journey. Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them. Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him. Wednesday, May 13, 2015. I am heading off to Ethiopia on May 19th, set to arrive May 20th. Saturday, January 15, 2011. Obsi also had to get used to the hot lunch program and the food! Saturday, October 2, 2010. Chris put Obsi in the co-pilot seat so he .

So she packed up her cat and stepped out in faith to serve for two years in Kenya. Monday, September 10, 2012. Hits and Misses, Part 2. Tonight, I need to go for a walk. Suddenly, that seems crazy! Despite the lovely t.

This blog was created to chronicle our journey towards parenthood through Ethiopian adoption. Now that our kids are home it serves as a space to explore and record life as a family of four. If you feel compelled, read along as we work to create the Perfect Space for our family. Ethiopian Court Trip, Nov. Saturday, February 2, 2013.

From a Pebble to a Stone. The adventures of the Stone family. Monday, January 20, 2014. They say being a parent is the hardest job there is. And, just like with anything, some come to it more naturally than others. I tend to learn things most easily by banging my head against the wall - parenting is no different.