Have you ever seen an equation that didn't look equal? I have.   As December keeps winding down, there is the joy and anticipation of celebrating Jesus' birth. The children are constantly … more

What a combination. It's 6:00, the birds outside my window are trying to outdo each other, all six little children are sound asleep, and Mommy is ready to write! All we need is a stretcher to … more

Plans are in the making. This year the children are all excited to spend Christmas with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents in Ohio. If we all gather at Grandpas’ large farmhouse, we fill … more

The question has been popping up again, "Why are Amish children so well behaved?" Smiling to myself, it becomes pretty apparent that those posing the question have not seen all I've seen in this … more

It’s been hanging in the balance for days, even weeks. For some people in church, anticipation mounted at the thought of home schooling our children this term, for others with multiple … more

Hi to all of you! I wonder how you all are doing? Hope fine! We are very blessed. We are just really enjoying these nice sunny days. Anyway, I just want to give each of you a little view of how a … more

Wednesday was one of those days. It was after supper, the children had gone outside to play, and Joshua was extra fussy. This handsome little boy with bright blue eyes, a pet by all, was having a … more

Elijah, our little boy who was a baby but yesterday, is getting ready to celebrate his third birthday on Sunday. In his 2-year-old mind, it didn't make any sense why the rest of us all were … more

A special thanks to you all for your interest and prayers regarding our foster and adoption journey. It certainly has been an eventful one. Four years ago, Daniel told me to go ahead and see if I … more

I gaze out the window of our little office, wondering what tidbits to share with you all. My mind turns to the letters and notes I received from those of you who kindly alerted me that, sadly, many … more