40 Days to 40… July 1 and July 2
July 1- A God who is in control of all the things that I am not in control of. There are always unresolved things in our lives. Like LOTS. For me, currently, at the top of the list lies various charges to dispute for a car rental. I will choose to not let the unresolved … Continue reading 40 Days to 40… July 1 and July 2
40 days to 40… June 24-June 30
June 24- Friends whom I trust to watch my kids while I'm gone. It's not easy to find childcare for 5 kids. So, when I decided I wanted to go away on a Coastal Girls Trip with my friends for my 40th, it became even harder to find people I trust to watch our sweet … Continue reading 40 days to 40… June 24-June 30
40 days to 40… June 15- June 22
June 15- West Virginia. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. I never knew about this place before, until my co-op friend told me about it. Ryan and I came here for our quick getaway and discovered the Roman Baths and Cacapon State Park. (Check both out if you haven't). Thank you, Jesus, for new places, your beautiful … Continue reading 40 days to 40… June 15- June 22
40 days to 40: June 4-June 14
June 4- God's Unchanging Character. Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." James 1:17: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." I change constantly. My prayer often is to be more … Continue reading 40 days to 40: June 4-June 14
40 Days to 40… May 25-June 3
Let's catch up for a minute... the big 4-0 countdown for me started as of May 25. I'll be 40 on July 3. So, here we go. 40 days of thankfulness. For big things, little things, people, places, and the like. May 25- Our garden. I had the chance to plant some seeds today. I … Continue reading 40 Days to 40… May 25-June 3
December Adoption Updates:
We've got a few updates here for you! It's a boy! We can finally announce that officially! We are fully funded, thanks to amazingly generous friends, family members, strangers, and grant organizations! Praise the LordWe are traveling beginning of January, Lord Willing, to go pick-up our little Sweetheart! As we've awaited his arrival, we have … Continue reading December Adoption Updates:
Adoption Update: September 2020… Chugging Along
A few updates... On August 28, 2020, our dossier was approved! This means we answered all of the Colombian Government's questions well! Praise the Lord! Thanks for praying! On September 22, 2020 (TODAY), we received our official referral for the child we had submitted a letter of intent for! THIS IS HUGE! I'm not 100% … Continue reading Adoption Update: September 2020… Chugging Along
Creamy Tortellini Soup
This is what you'll end up with! INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 medium sweet onion, diced2 carrots, diced1 zucchini, diced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or whatever Italian type seasonings you have... thyme, basil, oregano, parsley)1 tsp (at least) Kosher salt or pink Himalayan saltfreshly ground (or not) black pepper, to taste4 cups vegetable … Continue reading Creamy Tortellini Soup
June Update: More waiting, praying, doing life, and dreaming
Our dossier has been received by the Colombian government. I (Laurel) was really hoping that they would get our dossier and then send us a travel date. That simple. But, that's not quite how this process has been working. That's okay. It's really okay because we serve a Sovereign God who has a perfect plan … Continue reading June Update: More waiting, praying, doing life, and dreaming
Veggie Loaf (Think Meat Loaf)
Photo from Simple Veganista A big thanks to Julie at the Simple Veganista for this amazing Veggie Loaf recipe: https://simple-veganista.com/the-ultimate-vegetable-lentil-loaf/ Her blog contains lots of tips, as well as delicious pairings for this loaf. I suggest mashed potatoes and peas, going back to fond memories of this meal as a child. This is such a … Continue reading Veggie Loaf (Think Meat Loaf)
Irons in the Fire 