If you’ve spent any amount of time around here, you know me. And my heart. I mean, I’m quite transparent here and share what’s on my heart regularly, like it or not. And well, it is National Adoption Month. So you kinda-sorta had to know this was coming… A big part of my heart belongs to orphans. There is no… Read More
would y’all…
please pray for Ivy Joy. She and her mama need our prayers.
wired {he}arts winner
Congratulations to Dusty from Bayous, Peaches, Chopsticks and Beaches, you won the set of six Chinese ornaments from Scarlet Threads. Contact me and I’ll get you hooked up with your goodies! Thanks to everyone who played along, be sure to visit Scarlet Threads and shop around… maybe buy a set or two! What fabulous gifts these would make for friends,… Read More
wired {he}arts :: a christmas giveaway
How about a little giveaway? Carrie from Scarlet Threads has sweetly donated a set of six of their Christmas Ornaments to be given away to one reader. About the ornaments: a collection of 6 handmade Christmas ornaments that will add new meaning to your family’s Christmas tree. Delicately wrought hanzi, Chinese characters, bring Grace, Family, Blessing, Faith, Hope and Love… Read More
adopting? fundraising?
Well, come here! In honor of Orphan Awareness Month next month, I am excited to offer ad space here on Ni Hao Y’all for orphan ministries, adopting families and fundraising families at a discount now through the end of November. The Regular Joe ads are 50% off for orphan ministries, adoptive families and fundraising families. Just use the promo code… Read More
running for the Little Flowers
Katie recently contacted me about something she is doing. Something wonderful and exciting and, best of all, something we can all do together to benefit the orphan. From Katie: I have a heart for orphans. And over the past two years, God has given me a love for the orphans in China, specifically those with special medical needs. The waiting… Read More
beautiful ivy
This family is in the midst of caring for the needs of their very sick little one, Ivy Joy. Ivy came home from China with a severe and complex heart condition, and her family has been tirelessly pursuing every avenue to heal her heart. So, needless to say, Mary has some pretty big things on her mind. And she has… Read More
friends
I have been blessed with many new friendships since God pricked our hearts and sent us on this journey of adoption. Some have been for a season. And some have been enduring. It’s amazing how God connects us, through our passion for adoption and our love for Him, and blesses us through it. So grateful for one very special friendship…. Read More
it’s my birthday
… and I have a birthday wish. But first let me back up a bit. In 2007, I met someone – who would become a dear friend – when her little girl was on the same SN list as my Shepherd. We bonded over the fact that our kiddos were living at the same orphanage, with similar special needs, and… Read More
please pray
*update here and here* …for this family.