For you local folks, some friends of ours are having their last fundraiser to raise money for their precious son, Joseph, who is waiting for them in the Phillipines. He is the same age as Theodore and we are thrilled that Joseph will soon have his forever family with the Bowlings!  It's a shopping … Continue reading World Adoption Day, Today! 

As I was saying prayers and singing our usual "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" lullaby (in our house it's officially a lullaby😉) our nightly routine was in full swing.  In particular, this has been our 5 year old's favorite routine for a year now. And just after I kissed him as many times as … Continue reading “You’re a    Professional”

Thank you. From the deepest places in our hearts we thank you. We've been home 3 months now and you are constantly on our minds. You are so selfless to of spent nearly two years caring for our precious adopted son.  It is obvious that you loved him well. You gave of yourself knowing that … Continue reading Dear Foster Mom, 3 month update

It's a feeling similar to Christmas morning.                       The day our new school books arrive!  I wasn't sure how I would have the time to prepare and plan for this fall with our new addition in the family, but God once again made a way for me … Continue reading Homeschool Days…

“Rest in the Lord, wait patiently for him to act …. Don’t fret and worry — it only leads to harm.” (Psalm 37:7-8) A few of the kids and I were getting some groceries the other day and as we were walking  down the cookie aisle, I was reminded of a low moment I had … Continue reading Adoption and Pinwheel Cookies

In other news, 6 weeks has also brought about: A New "Painted Rock" business for Calvin (5th born) - which has proven to be quite profitable - $14.26 so far. He is hoping for a Fishing pole at the end of his sales. 😀 While I have been occupied with Theodore, he has painted rocks … Continue reading 6 Weeks Home, Part 2…

We've Come A Long Way Baby! Theodore is using 10+ sign language words. And boy does this help with our communication! His vocabulary has gone from "ma" and "dada" to a few more words this week. It s like a switch went off tonight and he started repeating things that  Blake and I were saying … Continue reading 6 weeks home…

I have recently been recalling some memories over the past year of paperwork, raising money  for the adoption, and preparing for Theodore's adoption in general.  One memory that came to mind was when Sophie Blake (3rd born) and I were brainstorming ways to earn money towards the $32,000 of adoption costs (current average for China … Continue reading How About the Juicer….

God has sent others to meet our needs in such an incredible way this season while I meet Theodore's needs and get opportunities to love on our other children during this season of transition.   This has been a unique time in that most days I do not even know my own needs. And then … Continue reading More Grace Than We Deserve…..

It's MORE BOYS Birthdays!!  Wilks turned 7 last week!  Our lives have never been the same since William Wilks Ward entered the world. He has been above average since he first entered the world at 10.15 pounds.  Wilks makes us laugh daily and he has a special knack of younger children gravitating towards him.  Wilks … Continue reading Birthday, Birthday….