tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72717515073856721162024-03-07T13:24:47.580-05:00Amazing GraceReligion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.....James 1:27Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-11050845153900957702011-03-15T21:12:00.000-04:002011-03-15T21:12:38.087-04:00Faith Deployed: Expect the UnexpectedPlease join me at <a href="http://www.faithdeployed.com/2011/03/expect-the-unexpected/">Faith Deployed</a> as I share how you just can't contain the awesome God of the universe!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-46342849620466915972011-02-25T20:56:00.000-05:002011-02-25T20:56:39.829-05:00Guest Post<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Jen for asking me to guest post over at Team Chase! It was a pleasure to share our journey of adopting a waiting child. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please follow this <a href="http://teamchase4andcounting.blogspot.com/2011/02/adopting-waiting-child-prims-story.html">link</a> to read my post but don't stop there! Read their amazing journey towards adoption from Ethiopia.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-14390493303503716732011-02-10T09:26:00.000-05:002011-02-10T09:26:03.066-05:00Join Me At Faith DeployedI'm over at <a href="http://www.faithdeployed.com/2011/02/becoming-a-spiritual-size-six/">Faith Deployed</a> today sharing how spiritual fitness is so much more important than physical fitness.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-88349672771976822042011-02-02T20:27:00.000-05:002011-02-02T20:27:57.969-05:00Book Release Aug 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7bUXBR2871JxeSc45wYCqCT-J8bxbWkh-LRPUliL6BAS7pyW2F3W3mqPEDbw4VUZuNCNR-RRGvhIm1nGv47dNDpa2n8tHzb2BwLetglzr7ffLeQDga3qm-IzrusfMnPJbr2cjJmKn-u2/s1600/FaithDeployedAgain_cover1-621x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7bUXBR2871JxeSc45wYCqCT-J8bxbWkh-LRPUliL6BAS7pyW2F3W3mqPEDbw4VUZuNCNR-RRGvhIm1nGv47dNDpa2n8tHzb2BwLetglzr7ffLeQDga3qm-IzrusfMnPJbr2cjJmKn-u2/s640/FaithDeployedAgain_cover1-621x1024.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://www.faithdeployed.com/coming-soon/">I</a>'m thrilled to announce that the book I was a part of, <i><a href="http://www.faithdeployed.com/coming-soon/">Faith Deployed...Again</a>,</i> will be published by Moody Publishing this August in time for the 10th anniversary of September 11th. Please check out the link for more information and a list of contributing authors! I know this is going to be a wonderful encouragement for military families!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-55814953605068736102011-01-29T15:47:00.000-05:002011-01-29T15:47:47.382-05:00Wordless Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwoISJTSwTR9DOORG0eQCmYIv12lqjiWFs7AyvAlToLOALjh7Kpf2IVN_XkLZjsSCgnXgZXjHmePiKk73XCkw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-88212226051878744172011-01-25T16:57:00.001-05:002011-01-25T16:57:09.090-05:00She Knows She's DifferentIt wasn't too long ago that Prim sat on my lap, crying so sadly and with such depth that I couldn't help but cry right along with her. She said to me, "I missed you when I was a baby", and in that moment I got that she understood her life has been different. I can not deny that things are going to be different for her. I can not pretend away her hurt and grief that still lurks in her five year old mind. Her adoption and the subsequent trauma of abandonment are imprinted on her soul. The only question is what she's going to do with what she's been given. <br />
I can see now that she is working through some things. She is trying to be this independent little girl while still clinging to the parents she hopes won't abandon her. Even after all of this time, somewhere deep down, she doesn't believe she will wake up in the morning and we will still be here. And I don't blame her.<br />
Adoption is hard. But not because it's hard for me. It's because my daughter hurts. Everything changed for her. She had to fit into our world and there are days I watch her play and smile and wonder who she would be if she were still thousands of miles away surrounded by what was always familiar. <br />
There is nothing more difficult as a mother to watch your child suffer and suffer she certainly has. I pray that God watches over my sweet girl. That He stands in the gap on the days when I don't know what to do or how to do it. That He becomes Love for her that is fulfilling and complete in every way. I pray that He gives me the wisdom to do right by her and show her compassionate and patience. I hope she can feel how much I love her, how much I care for her and who she is. Because she deserves everything this world has to offer.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-55792661043561048522011-01-17T14:22:00.000-05:002011-01-17T14:22:23.132-05:00Book Review: Sacred Marriage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnFPs6moemlPeSwYxP_o4QM4rl9T8dbj6At6r6Ge6e0-rXoKc954dfrJAq2iAw5cNajzkP6kCnftODPYGE1-eAwYa50HgsE-982jjIZlaBpamCZFS97zk-1fgWWV_0BWyzDQQBbbY2Xb5/s1600/sacred-marriage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnFPs6moemlPeSwYxP_o4QM4rl9T8dbj6At6r6Ge6e0-rXoKc954dfrJAq2iAw5cNajzkP6kCnftODPYGE1-eAwYa50HgsE-982jjIZlaBpamCZFS97zk-1fgWWV_0BWyzDQQBbbY2Xb5/s400/sacred-marriage.png" width="260" /></a></div><br />
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Thank you to everyone for your kind words and prayers for our family's reunion-it has been an amazing four days!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-16910881229552725662010-11-18T16:58:00.001-05:002010-11-18T21:52:38.229-05:00Together AgainThank you to everyone who prayed for H's safe return. I can't describe what it feels like to have him home again but I hope these pictures speak for themselves. I'm taking a few blogging days off so check back in next week!<br />
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Thanks to everyone who had such heartwarming words for our men and women in service and participating in my first giveaway!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-43433892009739801832010-11-14T21:44:00.000-05:002010-11-14T21:44:48.410-05:00Wordless Weekend: In Honor Of Those Who Serve: A Three Hour Salute<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0gfnmDGk0KM?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0gfnmDGk0KM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="385"></embed></object>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-36107716428829260862010-11-10T12:05:00.000-05:002010-11-10T12:05:30.340-05:00It's A Veteran's Day Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqTu1luBBDEArYMzArbYrh2plMEIQyuLpqUVU1EgXbaQyW7CtOOI8kSpU6O1HHs7_1Y196DmZe-oX9SXXoAf4b0M1x90Z3NyNdh1_7k4nzfTO9jAnlDatbnk7VaXPjRYk5kd5h5klfmnj/s1600/bbiraq.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqTu1luBBDEArYMzArbYrh2plMEIQyuLpqUVU1EgXbaQyW7CtOOI8kSpU6O1HHs7_1Y196DmZe-oX9SXXoAf4b0M1x90Z3NyNdh1_7k4nzfTO9jAnlDatbnk7VaXPjRYk5kd5h5klfmnj/s400/bbiraq.png" width="284" /></a></div><br />
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I had the privilege of being asked to review a compelling book, <a href="http://www.battlefieldsandblessings.com/">Battlefields & Blessings</a>, by award winning author <a href="http://www.jocelyngreen.com/">Jocelyn Green</a>. At the end of this review you will have the opportunity to win this heartwarming book-just by leaving a comment in honor of Veteran's Day!<br />
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Having a spouse currently serving in Iraq, I wanted to give this book an objective review without being overly emotional about the content. To be honest I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the subtitle, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Stories of Faith and Courage from the war in Iraq & Afghanistan</span>, encouraged me that this was not just another book documenting the atrocities of war. That an account had been taken of miracles and blessings on the battlefields raging simultaneously in the desserts of Iraq and rugged mountains of war torn Afghanistan.<br />
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What first struck me was the unexpected layout of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Battlefields and Blessings</span>. It begins January 1 and continues through December 31. Three hundred and sixty-five days of devotions or three hundred and sixty-five stories to be read back to back. I did the latter and got carried away as I poured into the intense stories represented by each branch of the military, gender and nationality. These submissions are told from the perspective of mothers, spouses, chaplains and civilians. The scope of experiences is broad yet specific to the individual, giving the reader an intimate look into what could have been the worst day in the life of a soldier, sailor, marine or airmen. <br />
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Battlefield and Blessings touches on the foremost issues surrounding active duty military and reservists serving in war. There is no sugar coating the effect of PTSD, stress, trauma and separation from loved ones. And there is no shame in the fear felt in the midst of danger or the grief shown after a friend is killed. What is written on these pages is testimonies in hope and faith. There are no shortages of miraculous moments in which God is so clearly present, when He guided and carried His children into the unknown. They are stories of redemption and grace, courage and fortitude, sometimes beyond our comprehension.<br />
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What I loved most about this book is the raw emotion with which these stories are narrated. War is ugly, it is difficult and it has the capacity to destroy even without taking a single life. Seeing the hope that God inspires out of chaos is a genuine reflection of the author's intent; to witness and share the incredible redeeming love and mercy of God. To honor those who sacrificed it all for love of country and duty.<br />
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I will be giving away a signed copy of this book! Starting today, please leave a comment in honor of Veteran's Day-whether it is to share a personal story, words of encouragement for our men and women serving today or for those who have served so valiantly in prior wars. Please make sure to leave an email address so that you can be contacted in the event you win! Also, if you share this post in a link on your blog please let me know and you will be entered twice!! The winner will be mailed their signed copy of Battlefields and Blessings next week, comments can be made until this Sunday, November 12th.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-39429056697510067002010-11-08T09:32:00.000-05:002010-11-08T09:32:19.491-05:00Faith Deployed: A Post on Creating IntimacyHappy Monday all! Please join me over at <a href="http://www.faithdeployed.com/2010/11/creating-intimacy-across-the-miles/">Faith Deployed</a> today as I talk about simple ways to create intimacy during separation.<br />
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This doesn't just apply to deployments, but for spouses who have careers that take them away from family for any period of time.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-5692480947212795142010-11-02T19:59:00.000-04:002010-11-02T19:59:18.620-04:00Adoption Fundraiser<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I saw this <a href="http://store.wildolivetees.com/adoption-fundraiser-tees-c6.aspx">adoption fundraiser</a> opportunity and thought I would pass it along!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395564165281446365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271751507385672116.post-54908286666695994052010-11-01T08:26:00.001-04:002010-11-01T08:27:25.720-04:00BFF's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAmD35yHhi3N24-JpUfg8byzdddtE8puLBpELCgcgyrHYghi9XVgpa0a-UgFzXvqyThifGlL3MM0gqzyaOYp2N2hKarnx9_vBsCQ7EGZFkelVppVnTnuehiSgchLHUig8YLaTGoE10pwF/s1600/DSC_0411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAmD35yHhi3N24-JpUfg8byzdddtE8puLBpELCgcgyrHYghi9XVgpa0a-UgFzXvqyThifGlL3MM0gqzyaOYp2N2hKarnx9_vBsCQ7EGZFkelVppVnTnuehiSgchLHUig8YLaTGoE10pwF/s400/DSC_0411.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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