Redemption Song :: Hope for Haiti

My heart continues to be pulled to Haiti, especially to all the new orphans this crisis has created. I went to Haiti when I was in high school on a mission's trip. It was there I fell in love with those who are poor - not just statistics, people with names and faces and stories. Perhaps it was there that God implanted in my heart a love for Africa [95% of Haitians are from African descent].

I heard Rihanna sing the redemption song [Bob Marley's], and wanted to post as a prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. As Rihanna said, please don't think the problem will solve itself. Give in whatever way you can...we have much to share with those in need.

Why Malawi?

In case you've been living under a rock, I'm in love with Africa. This past year Brian and I had an opportunity to go to Malawi and develop a partnership between Newsong and a new partner, Y-Malawi. Recently, Newsong began a campaign to further make a difference in Malawi. Over the next 9 months, our church is hoping to raise $50,000 for building wells, purchasing Talking Bibles, providing AIDS Caregiver Kits, and sponsoring 1,000 children. Check out this video sharing more about our trip and our partnership:

Unleash Campaign - Malawi from Newsong Church on Vimeo.

If you want more info or feel compelled to get involved, let's talk!!!

Gotchya Day!

I cannot hardly wait for this day - Gotchya Day. This is the infamous, highly anticipated day in adoptive families when you finally get your child(ren). It's the day when you forever say, "I gotchya!" My new fellow adoptive mommy, Jill, sent me this link. Immediately, tears! Grab a tissue and enjoy the next 10 minutes of your life.



There were 2 aspects that prompted my tears, besides the fact that I miss my babies so much.

1. The solo tear of this momma when she kissed her baby girl for the first time. That single tear has so much hope, dreams, hard work, prayers, fears, and anticipation within it. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to contain it all into 1 tear. I predict a waterfall in my first kiss.
2. The kisses of the orphanage caregivers was overwhelming. These women [in orphanages all over the world] that care for orphans before they are placed in their forever families are amazing! They care for countless orphans - pour their love on them - and then send them into new families. That is tremendously humbling, sacrificial, and loving acts of service they give. God bless these women!

I hope you enjoy. And as you watch, would you pray for our little ones to join Brian & I in their forever family sooner than later?