As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Psalm 127:4 Friday, June 26th, 2015 Ella Joy was 9 days old. We woke up early with excitement and anticipation. We were finally going home! The day we had been praying for had finally come, but first we had … Continue reading The Sweetest Homecoming

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Thursday, June 25th, 2015 Ella Joy was 8 days old. We ate an early lunch at Chick-Fil-A before taking a drive to see the state signs. We snapped pictures at the Welcome To Utah and the Welcome To Wyoming … Continue reading 8 Days Old

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Psalm 126:3 Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 Ella Joy was 7 days old.  Today we heard from our lawyer that we were scheduled to meet with the Judge at 8:30am, on Friday the 26th.  We booked our flight home for Friday afternoon at … Continue reading 7 Days Old

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 Ella Joy was 6 days old.  Today we took it easy. We ate lunch at Chick Fil A and stopped and took some pictures with the beautiful Utah mountains … Continue reading 6 Days Old

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way, unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:4-5  Monday, June 22nd, 2015, It was early Monday morning and we went back to the hospital to have Ella Joy's ears … Continue reading 5 Days Old

June 21st, 2015 Ella Joy was 4 days old. It was Father's Day Sunday. We spent the morning resting. Then we loaded up and drove to Wyoming. Yep. Wyoming! It was the most beautiful scenery.  Sam picked up a few Wyoming rocks to take home for the kids. Tucker and Coren went to church with … Continue reading 4 Days Old

  June 20th, 2015 Our brand new baby girl, who only woke once in the night, was three days old. We didn't have a crib or a pack-n-play, so we improvised by using our suitcase as a cradle.   It was our second day in Utah. That morning our Utah Case worker, Rachel, came over to our … Continue reading 3 Days old

  I LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Psalm1161:2 A baby's first Birthday is so hard for a sentimental mama. It was hard when both of our boys turned one. But … Continue reading Our Joy Journey-Happy 1st Birthday

Ya'll, the Lord has done an amazing work in my life this past year. I'd like to share bits and pieces of it with you. I haven't written a post in a year, but, to be honest, I haven't felt the liberty of the Lord to do so until recently. This past month I have … Continue reading To Tell You My Story Is To Tell Of Him