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Faith in Motion: trusting God

Life is full of unexpected twists, but through faith, we keep moving forward. From navigating government red tape to witnessing small miracles, this season has been both challenging and full of blessings. Read about how God is working through us—changing lives, one step at a time.

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Back for the third time

After two months back in Thailand, we’ve been busy reconnecting with the kids, tackling challenges, and witnessing God’s blessings unfold. From heartfelt moments of fun and discipline to new beginnings with our first volunteer in six years, life has been full of surprises. Join us as we share how God is restoring order, teaching us perseverance, and providing courage to step into the impossible!

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Breaking the Cycle: How Faith, Family, and Perseverance Transformed Our Lives

It has been a transformative few weeks for our family, filled with ups and downs, but guided by faith and perseverance. We've broken free from old cycles, prioritizing prayer, exercise, and deep breathing to find happiness amidst our busy lives. As we navigate the challenges of raising a large family, God's grace has become a tangible force, helping us extend love and forgiveness to each other. From sending our boys to soccer camp to seeing our girls grow in love and confidence, we're witnessing incredible progress. Despite ongoing struggles, including navigating disabilities, we are blessed by God's guidance and the support of our community. Join us in celebrating these victories and the joy of seeing God's miracles unfold in our lives!

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Questions and answers

Discover insights from our 6-month journey back in Thailand with this Q&A! In this blog post, we reflect on how distance has impacted our connections and donations, and answer common questions about our mission and work. Join us as we share our experiences, challenges, and the passion that drives us to continue our efforts. Perfect for anyone curious about our life and work in Thailand!

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Surviving to thriving

Living our life in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Living with 7 foster/adopted kids and one child with Cystic Fibrosis.

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GROWTH

This year has been pretty crazy for us! A lot of stress trying to figure everything out with home-school, learning centers, and Non-profits. A lot of craziness in everything! We have been learning about IQs, cognitive flexibility, and learning disabilities, it is enough to drive you crazy! The problems we have now are much better than the problems we have had in the past, at least now we aren't worried about anyone dying!

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Kids from hard Places

his week my wife and I took a few days off and used that time to pray and ask God to give us some goals! So I will be writing shorter things much more often.

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Love instead of anger

Replacing anger with love is not always the easiest thing to do, but it gives the greatest return!

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It’s all because of Him.

Proverbs 22:6

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.