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The Hope Reader: A Day in the Life...
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012. A Day in the Life. So, before I get to the pictures, let me break it down:. This was Tuesday, and this is EVERY Tuesday this summer. Wake - 7:30 ish or earlier if Ian has once again defied my insistance that he remain in his bed and not activate the ipod that play the boys' night night music because it wakes ari up. 7:30 - 8:00 they pummel me in the bed, using all manner of wrestling moves. i believe i have at least a bruised rib. its all loving but its all boy too. Ari can jump...
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The Hope Reader: January 2013
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Saturday, January 26, 2013. I told a room of 40 people the other day a story about a girl who dropped out of high school at 16, who teetered dangerously close to walking that other, dark path, who turned it somehow all around. It's no ordinary love. What can I say? I did try, I researched, I bought every off the rack model I could afford, in every configuration, that I could. I even tried to hotwire a few to work for him. None ever did. So today, became the day. Then the moment came, he was so happy, he ...
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The Hope Reader: No Ordinary Love
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Saturday, January 26, 2013. I told a room of 40 people the other day a story about a girl who dropped out of high school at 16, who teetered dangerously close to walking that other, dark path, who turned it somehow all around. It's no ordinary love. What can I say? I did try, I researched, I bought every off the rack model I could afford, in every configuration, that I could. I even tried to hotwire a few to work for him. None ever did. So today, became the day. Then the moment came, he was so happy, he ...
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The Hope Reader: The Firsts of Christmas
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011. The Firsts of Christmas. There have been a good number of firsts as we watch this year come to a close. Tonight, as I held my “new” little one (and though he is almost six years old, he is still a tiny little boy) and rocked him to sleep with my homespun version of “Katusha,” a Russian national favorite, my eyes welled up and my stomach got tight. My mind began to swirl…. He got left. Ian got left as a baby to fend for himself. To read about Aaron. Knowing him these 4 months n...
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The Hope Reader: June 2012
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012. A Day in the Life. So, before I get to the pictures, let me break it down:. This was Tuesday, and this is EVERY Tuesday this summer. Wake - 7:30 ish or earlier if Ian has once again defied my insistance that he remain in his bed and not activate the ipod that play the boys' night night music because it wakes ari up. 7:30 - 8:00 they pummel me in the bed, using all manner of wrestling moves. i believe i have at least a bruised rib. its all loving but its all boy too. Ari can jump...
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Get Him Home: August 2012
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OUR GIRLS, "LOVEDAY" AND "LORA" ARE NOW HOME. Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Hmm, I bet the title of this post does not pertain to what you think! She excitedly said, "time for lunch! The she said those magic words: "eat food, poop out butt." Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaa - wait a minute! Gerry looked at her like she had just handed him a barrel full of M&Ms! This lady is AMAZING - she knows our secret, too! Ah, the wonders of life never cease when you are three. Here's a quick photo to keep with the theme. 1,200 pa...
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Get Him Home: I Have The Girls :)
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OUR GIRLS, "LOVEDAY" AND "LORA" ARE NOW HOME. Thursday, May 21, 2015. I Have The Girls :). Two girls in two days - phew! We are all wiped out but doing pretty well. Tuesday was a 12.5 hour day of waiting, driving, waiting, driving, pick-up, waiting and driving :). Then I brought DeAnna to the apartment. Wednesday was about 7 hours of the same - then Dasha was home! I know we (all of us! Will have lots of adjusting and learning to do in the coming months, so please pray for us. Why Does It Cost So Much?
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The Hope Reader: Snip-Its!
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Monday, February 6, 2012. Too cute for words. April 17, 2012 at 5:53 PM. I am so, so happy Ian is HOME! I have worried about him so. You have a beautiful family and ALL look very happy! I hope everyone is adjusting well. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). All are precious in his sight. Live Life In Wonder. Animal Kingdom Day 5. It's Too Quiet Here Tonight. Minivans and Mom Jeans. Back by Popular Demand :). The Least of These.
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Get Him Home: April 2015
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OUR GIRLS, "LOVEDAY" AND "LORA" ARE NOW HOME. Thursday, April 30, 2015. Its Been a Long Week! Our facilitator showed us how to get back and forth to Big Sister's orphanage via the buses on Saturday. On Sunday we were all geared up to venture out on our own but I just couldn't make it - some kind of bad bug got me. On Monday, we were able to visit Big a Sister again - yay! We also had the privilege of meeting the woman whose blog led us to Big Sister! What an amazing moment! On Wednesday and Thursday we v...
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Get Him Home: Ok, Now We May Pass Out Cigars!!!
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OUR GIRLS, "LOVEDAY" AND "LORA" ARE NOW HOME. Friday, May 29, 2015. Ok, Now We May Pass Out Cigars! Just got a call from the Embassy! Hoping and praying we can still get a flight! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Why Does It Cost So Much? 3,000 Homestudy and expenses. 200 Grant's passport renewal. 500 Bobbie and Grant’s medicals/vaccinations/evaluations/training classes. 250 Transportation costs in U.S. for gathering documents. 350 Courier services – to send documents to EE. A Dozen Reasons and More.