why me!?!?!
You know guys, I have to say. I am simply overwhelmed by the response we have received from those of you who have been ignited to serve "the least of these"-both globally and locally in our community.I have reconnected with people I haven't spoken to in years and it has absolutely humbled me to know now how God used seeds planted through me in other people's lives. I'm so thankful to hear others' stories, and read about what other people feel called to do in the ministry of orphan care.I received 4 huge boxes of school kits, croc shoes and a monetary donation from two tiny churches just South of Fargo. Who would've known that God would stir into the hearts of those

HUGE Christmas deal!!!!
I couldn't let the weekend go by without sharing this deal with you!Check out Michelle's blog here to get a steal of a deal for the Leap Frog TAG Junior Reading System.She, with the help of handy dandy coupons, was able to get it for $8.99. I've got mind in hand ready to go!

And the winner is. . .
Brandi!!!!!!!!Congrats! I hope you love them!I was hoping to have the finalized schedule for Bukedea weekend ready to go for today. We had a huge answer to prayer this week so the schedule is going to take a bit of a tweeking to this weekend and I will post early next week.Hope you have a great weekend!

Giveaway Wednesday!!!
Yahoo!!! I love these days! I find it so fun to share things that mean a lot to me, or things I hope you find inspiration from, that I have found to be encouraging.Recently, my family was featured on the cover of On The Minds of Moms Magazine. The article spoke about the story about how God has given me the desire to create awareness about orphan care-both locally and globally-specifically in Africa. It also spoke about the journey our family is taking as we feel led to commit a year of our lives to serving in Kenya.If you know me well, you know I am a classic first-born, Type A kind of a personality. I am a work in progr

Orphan Sunday
It only takes ONE individual to make a life-long difference in the life of a child.That one person could be YOU.This Sunday is Orphan Sunday.Orphan Sunday from Christian Alliance for Orphans on Vimeo.How do YOU want to be involved?Stay tuned. This week I will be sharing about a special weekend, happening right here in Fargo, where you CAN be involved.