when east meets south
Note: When I write about adoption, I’m speaking to other Christians. I can’t write about adoption “in general” without beginning and ending with my faith. Separating my feelings and beliefs on adoption from my feelings and beliefs about Jesus is simply impossible. I think C.S. Lewis sums it up perfectly: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun… Read More
Lots of y’all commented and emailed me privately about your adoption fundraisers and orphan ministries and I’m so excited to for November now! But I need something first. Please email me a square button or logo – like the one below that my sweet girl made for me – so I can add you and your efforts on behalf of… Read More
Hello. I’m Stefanie. And this is my blog. Thought an introduction might be in order since it’s been so long. I mean, it’s been months since I’ve sat down to really write anything here. I know I’ve posted pictures, but writing has been more elusive. It’s not that I haven’t thought about it, or that I don’t have anything to… Read More
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
November is National Adoption Month. And yesterday was Orphan Sunday. So the subject of adoption has been occupying a lot of my brain matter lately. As a momma to seven beloved children that were once considered orphans, adoption is often on my mind. But I’ve been reminded that I want my passion for adoption to be more than something that… Read More
Six months, three weeks and one day after meeting Tallula in Wuhan China, she uttered these words for the first time, unsolicited. “I luh yooo, mama.” she exhaled as she wrapped her arms around my leg. Adoption confounds that thing that comes so naturally between mothers and children: love. Love takes time. And patience. And lots and lots of grace…. Read More
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
Heading out soon for Atlanta to the Together For Adoption conference going on tomorrow and Saturday. Can’t wait to see what God is going to do through this event. If you’re going, please come by and say, “hi!”. You can find me at the Wild Olive table and I would love if you came by and let me squeeze your… Read More
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
disclaimer: I am a Christ-following, stay-at-home mama. So, it would naturally follow that this post is written from the perspective of a Christ-following, stay-at-home mama. My goal here is to encourage, and to help others who are struggling. This is simply my opinion, from lessons I’ve learned on this journey called life. I am not a professional, nor do I… Read More