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You Want a Piece of Me?

Everyday I spend time, probably too much time, reading, watching and learning about children who need parents, siblings, a bed, a roof, water . And I think, "I have those things! I will give them to you! Come and live with me!" And then I shut my computer. Close my book. Clear my mind. And do nothing. I wonder how long I can do nothing for before the ache in my entire body takes over? It is thoughts like these that keep me from blogging more regularly. Because this is what I think about all. the. time. If there is laughter in my house I think about children without family to laugh with and picture them with us. When my babies are lined up in their little beds, sleeping soundly next to each other, I picture a couple more kids lined up with them. When there is chaos and frustration and anger and yelling I think about children who see no forgiveness. no reconciliation, no redemption, no heart training or restoration, and I see them with us. When Mark comes home and wraps his a...

Communion with Christ

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"I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom." Matthew 26:29 Can you imagine? Having communion with Jesus Christ? This thought floored me at church this past Sunday. I don't think I have ever listened past "...take this in remembrance of me." to hear Jesus tell us that one day we will get to partake of the Lord's supper with the Lord ! I don't think I will be able to blink, I'll just stare into his eyes. And forget chewing... I will be in awe, just speechless awe because I will be sitting before my savior. The one who paid my debt. Right there before me he'll be, and I'll see his hands as he raises the cup and I'll touch his fingers as I take the bread from him. And I'll have to remind myself to drink and eat because I'll be so lost in wonder and awe. It will make the weight of the words from one of my favorite hymns a little more fathomable. Jesus...

Lots and Lots

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First there was Placerville and Christmas there. Then Christmas here. Then Ben turned six. Then Christmas here, again. And in less than a month she will turn four and five days after that she will turn ONE. Breathe in. Breathe out. Lots friends, lots and lots.