Archive for January, 2009
Goodbye
“Do you think she knows?” Grandma asked. All four of us sat at the table watching Alleke eat her cereal. “Should I tell her?” April asked. We all looked at each other. April cleared her throat. “Sweetie,” she said, “Grandma and Papa are going to get on an airplane tomorrow.” April paused. “We won’t get [...]
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Adoption Class
Classroom Chairs 2 by James Sarmiento. While the social worker handed out the worksheets, we spread out around the classroom. I found a seat in the back corner and began to write. I had hoped that our adoption class would be mostly lecture. I wanted to learn about the process without having to worry about [...]
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Faith and Farming
Hello friends,Did I say we basically own a farm now? (loan is in the works). God’s faithfulness and timing really spins our heads and hearts. Two and a half weeks ago the land was found and considered. An offer has been accepted. Dan has a new job …
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Socks
I’ve always found it strange that April uses her socks to clean things. I’m not talking about old socks with holes in them that have been retired to the pile of rags. I’m talking about the ones she’s wearing right now. For example, I remember taking April to The Olive Garden when we had been [...]
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Reyes
Happy Kings Day, or Feliz Reyes in Spanish. Tag along with Alleke to the Kings Day Parade, take a bite of our traditional Kings Day breakfast, and enjoy the unexpected Christmas weather. Watch Reyes on Vimeo.
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