It has been three years since I last held Hannah in my arms. Three years since her home going. Three years since I crawled into bed with her and released her back to her…
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When the Answer is “No”
I think “no” may be the answer I received the most when I was growing up. “No you can’t have matches.” “No you can’t climb onto the roof.” “No you can’t hang your sisters…
Read moreHappy Birthday Princess
Happy birthday Hannah! It doesn’t seem possible that this is the third birthday we’ve had to celebrate without you here. I can still vividly…
Read moreShadows of Remembrance
I heard Hannah laugh the other day. I was in the kitchen getting something and I heard a belly laugh that had to be her. When I turned around, I saw Levi holding Joshua…
Read moreBroken hearted….again
As I sit here, my heart breaks for the Brackbills. Many of you read and responded to my urgent request for prayer for them as they are struggling to save the life of their…
Read moreJanuary Blessings
January has been a busy and blessed month!
I’ve decided to make this year about blessings. My overriding goal of the year is to bring glory and honor to God by giving Him thanks as…
Read moreOur Contract is Up
Steph and I had known for many years that missions work was in the future of our family. As many of you know, our first foreign mission trip was to the Dominican Republic with…
Read moreHappy 3rd Birthday Hannah!!
Happy birthday Hannah! It doesn’t seem possible (or right) that we have now celebrated more of your birthdays without you even being here with us. We still miss you like crazy. Every night your…
Read moreWhat are you doing?
What are you doing, God?
Have you ever asked that question? I know I have. I’ve been asking it for both small and big things all my Christian life, and I’m sure I’m not alone….
Read moreThe “Blessing” is here
I think everyone who follows us on Facebook is aware of this already, but Joshua Hunt Baraka (Swahili for blessing) Kelley has arrived. Exactly one week ago, we finally were able to welcome the…
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