The best part of my day is when I receive photos on my phone from Phiona showing me the bright shining faces of the children in our home in Uganda. I had a long conversation on the phone with Phiona yesterday. This young woman is managing so much work for us and doing such a … Continue reading “God sets the lonely in families.”
When I began blogging I was far more open with details in my life than I can be now. I understand precisely when that shifted. It was when the enemies used what I wrote as ammunition in court against me, taking it out of context, twisting it to say not what I meant but what would serve … Continue reading Freedom to Write
For almost two weeks I had the enormous joy of having all five of my children at home. Donny finished his sophomore and crashed with us for two weeks before I dropped him off with a friend to catch a ride to Pine Cove camp where he will be a counselor for six weeks. The … Continue reading FIVE
The children have been at our Kirabo Seeds home in Uganda now for almost a week. They love it! I’m so so happy to finally have all of the preparations for their arrival finished and complete. On Saturday their jjajja’s came to visit our house to see where the children are living. They were very … Continue reading Our Kids in Uganda are settling in
The children have arrived at the Kirabo Seeds house in Uganda. Phiona and Auntie Julie have been so busy stocking the house with everything a large family will need. We rented a duplex and had the builder put a door between the two sides. Then the time came to go deep into the villages and … Continue reading The Children have arrived!!!
Fred has been blessed with someone who had a tender heart for him and gave the finances to care for his medical needs. When Dr. Cindy was with him last year she said his legs can be fixed so that he can walk some day. Well, that day has begun. Phiona and Rebecca took him … Continue reading Fred’s medical journey has begun
I’ve been watching the countdown to this day when I would have the privilege to write the one thousandth blog post. I have anticipated this personal event with much contemplation. In just under three years I have reached this juncture with a gliding, consistent peaceful effort. I love writing. When I opened musings… I set … Continue reading Celebrating 1000 blog posts!
The rains gave up after a week of dousing and we had a blue sky, puffy clouds, breeze in the trees sort of perfect day. The boys cleared off the outdoor table, hauled down all the settings, and we enjoyed a grilled dinner under the canopy of the trees. Somehow the conversation moved to Dad’s job, … Continue reading Leadership
Oh my. Mother’s day is fun in my life. I have soooo many children here in my home, spiritual children online, and fostered children abroad in Uganda. I love ALLL of them, all of you. And I’m honored for every opportunity I have to nurture anyone in anyway. It is so deeply a part of … Continue reading being Mama
I remember as a kid when it was field day. I was happy because we could be outside all day and not be stuck in the classroom. Parents came to make us feel like amazing athletes. I also liked to win. I was a long jumper. I jumped, and people gasped, I loved that feeling. … Continue reading Jack’s half mile race.
Mzungu Mama 