For many families the weekends are cherished times. With intentional planning, it can be a time to slow down, reconnect, and protect your time together. Since certain seasons will prove to be easier than others at having relaxing weekends, it’s important to be intentional when we can. Sometimes simply naming something provides all the specialness […]
[wpvideo r9Co0qcv] When Paula Sloan and I first began discussing Viktors, we didn’t know what their role would be in Viktors’ journey. Would it be as advocate, adoption, to come alongside us, etc. Little by little, the Lord revealed the path, which was for the Sloans to adopt this young boy. During the early conversations, […]
(Timesheet courtesy of http://lauravanderkam.com/books/168-hours/manage-your-time/) We are well into the New Year, but it’s never too late to set a resolution, goal, or make a desired change in our lives. A shift is in order in my own life. Not a change necessarily, just a shift to get me back on track. It’s something I’ve […]
If you have ever looked at the problems of the world and felt that you are only one person against a mountain of problems and wondered how you could make a difference, I encourage you to listen to this message from Andy Stanley. If you have ever heard someone say, “You can’t save them all,” […]
The night before Viktors left, Paula contacted me about Viktors. I was crying too hard that night to have a conversation and promised her I would call the next day. I had no idea this was a divine appointment. After taking Viktors to the airport and recovering slightly, I called Paula to discuss Viktors. God […]
If you are new to Barefoot Walks, I need to explain something. Our family took a 4 week detour from our normal life so we could create moments, memories, and experiences for an orphan who would not normally have such. If you haven’t been on this journey with us, start here. If you have been […]
We said goodbye. The pain was excruciating for me. I can’t remember a time in my life I have cried harder or longer. I cried for days leading up to his departure. The thought of possibly never seeing this beautiful child again felt more than my heart could bear. Would I wonder every day […]
