I Didn’t Sign Up for This When our family left West Virginia in January 2020 we never imagined that God would move us again in just three years. Stepping off the plan back in West Virginia on a warm day in August was probably the most discouraging thing I’ve ever had to do. My husband and I looked at the 24 pieces of luggage and hugged. My dad had brought his truck and a trailer to fit our family’ possessions…

Three Ways to Move Forward When Life Doesn’t Give Us Answers  As I sat in the eye doctor’s waiting room I looked over at her tiny feet. My daughter had been home for almost a year and we were still waiting for answers. We didn’t know what had caused (or was causing) her low muscle tone, but here we were. Waiting again. I signed up for the waiting when we agreed to adopt. I knew it would be a long…

How to Make Plans When There’s No Blueprint for Life The nurse handed me my newborn. Looking down at my first child I wondered, What do I do now? My husband was packing up our hospital room and we were heading home. They just give us this child…. I thought how crazy is this that I’m now in charge of a whole human being!? “I have no idea what I’m doing!” I thought to myself. And I didn’t. Even now,…

Faith Isn’t a Finish Line Faith isn’t something that takes a hold of us and then we’re good. Faith isn’t something we choose once—but something we commit to every day. You might find yourself facing pain, uncertainty, and fear, whispering up to heaven the only words that feel honest: “But I didn’t sign up for this.” Know this truth: The enemy wants you defeated. The enemy wants you grieving. Let’s rise like Jochebed and choose life and faith. In the…