Author Archives: learninggodsway

Happy Birthday to our Oldest! 

Posted on May 30, 2016 by learninggodsway

Dear Jacob, I am so far behind. And, I am sorry. Our lives have changed quite a bit over the past 4 months, but I wanted you to know that I did not forget about writing your birthday letter.  I … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday to our Little Firecracker!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by learninggodsway

Dear Jayla, Happy 4th Birthday little firecracker! You bring so much excitement to our lives every single day. No one and I mean no one has to wonder what you are thinking or your opinion on any matter. There is … Continue reading →

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Foster Care – A difficult yet rewarding journey 

Posted on March 27, 2016 by learninggodsway

Not so long ago, our family felt led by the Lord to become certified foster parents or professional parents as our agency calls us. I kind of like that title. It has a nice ring to it. I wholeheartedly believe … Continue reading →

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Ready to Share

Posted on January 23, 2016 by learninggodsway

Finally.  I am finally ready to share what has been going on over the past five months.  I wasn’t sure if I would ever share what has happened. But, if our story will encourage one person to trust God in … Continue reading →

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Baby Jayce Update

Posted on November 21, 2015 by learninggodsway

We serve a mighty God! When I learned of Jayce’s diagnosis of extra fluid between his brain and skull, I was devastated at first. I didn’t know what to expect. I knew God had made Him exactly the way He … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th Birthday Sweet Jaden

Posted on November 17, 2015 by learninggodsway

Dear Jaden, Can you believe you have been 9 years old for a whole week already? I can’t hardly believe it. You have made the past eight years so special. I loved celebrating your birthday two days in a row. … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Answers

Posted on October 2, 2015 by learninggodsway

Waiting is one of the hardest things that any of us has to endure. We are right now kind of people. We want things to happen this month, this week, this day, this hour, this minute, or this second. We … Continue reading →

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Adoption: God’s Will for our Family?

Posted on August 22, 2015 by learninggodsway

Where do I begin? That’s a question I have been contemplating for a day or so now. I feel the need to explain why our family who already has five beautiful children would even consider adoption. I know many people probably … Continue reading →

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Our Father – The Merciful Teacher

Posted on July 21, 2015 by learninggodsway

Some days, the walls seem to get a little closer to one another. Some days seem to go on and on and on. Some days, things get blown out of proportion for no good reason. Some days, our flesh gets … Continue reading →

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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Take 2

Posted on July 15, 2015 by learninggodsway

It’s been over 1,060 days since I posted about our first adventures with the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. You can read more about those adventures here: https://learninggodsway.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt-74/ Our first bear hunt seems like it was just a … Continue reading →

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