In January 2011, there were 8,046 children in the Oklahoma Foster System. That number rose to 8,308 by January 2012. It grew even higher this year. In January, 9,844 children were in the system. You may have noticed a popular documentary blowing up your Facebook news feed these past few months. STUCK is the award-winning documentary produced by Both Ends Burning, an international adoption advocacy non-profit, that uncovers the personal, real-life stories of children and parents navigating a Continue Reading
In ONE Day We Made A Difference….
We had 21 days to find a sponsor for a little girl in Africa....but it only took ONE! And in that ONE day we didn't help just one, we made a difference in the lives of TWO children in Africa. Within a few hours of posting the challenge, I was told the little girl who shares a birthday with Jackson had been sponsored. I have no idea who sponsored her and it really doesn't matter. Maybe it was someone who read my blog or saw the post on my Facebook page. Maybe it wasn't. What matters is her Continue Reading
We Have 21 Days To Make A Difference…
We have until April 22nd to make a huge difference in the life of a little girl in Africa! I knew she was the one I wanted to advocate for as soon as I noticed her birthday - it's the same as Jackson's! This month I am partnering with Compassion International to find this sweet girl a sponsor! Will it be you? We have 21 days to literally change her life! Your sponsorship will ensure that Efua receives food, clean drinking water, medicine, and education. I wouldn't ask you to sponsor Efua Continue Reading
Created For Care Recap
I spent last weekend with my friend Kathleen and 450 other women whose hearts beat the same as mine. thump, thump Hearts that beat for adoption. thump, thump Hearts that beat for the orphan. thump, thump Hearts that beat for Jesus. I fought back tears as I watched the slide show the first night. Photos of family after family who literally walked through hell to bring their children home. Our photo flashed up - John, Jackson, and me with the judge. It was like I was Continue Reading
“Why I Wrote ‘Until We All Come Home'” {Guest Post By Kim de Blecourt}
I am so excited to have Kim guest posting today. I had the privilege of reading her book before it hit bookstores. It's a beautiful story of God's love for the fatherless and His desire to see each and every orphan placed in a Forever Family. You can read my review of Kim's book here. Kim de Blecourt is a media veteran, experienced writer and speaker, and expert on international adoption. Kim is on staff at Food for Orphans as Missions Host to orphanages around the world. Kim also leads a Continue Reading