ChinaBird

October 1 is Chinese National Holiday! I'm in shock. Complete awe and amazement at how incredible our God is. He's so faithful and his heart is mercy. It kills me every time I think about it. This day. October 1, two years ago, I repeat, two years ago , I moved away from my friends and family in Chicago, Illinois to live in my new home, Shepherd's Field Children's Village. Pondering and remembering all that has happened in this China life of mine from the moment I knew this was my calling to this morning as I sat and wrote this post, I can't believe what an incredible journey it has been with many tremendous highs and some deep lows. Regardless of what situations have come my way, two things have remained constant: one. The Grace, Peace and guidance of the living God has been ever present in my life here. Two, my love for these children and this organization continues to be overpowering. If one thing is true, my passion for this place, these children and this ...

Hey Gang! I'm back! It's been a few weeks I know, but I have many photos and stories to tell of my trip home from China, family gatherings, Christmas, and more...so fasten your safety belts, it's going to be a wonderful ride! haha! Well, as mentioned in my last post, I headed home from China on December 19th . Overall I had great flight (slept 10 of 13 hours), despite being delayed almost 2 hours. But the moral of the story is, I made it home safe and sound and excited to see my family! My awesome parents and sister picked me up from the airport and as tradition would have it, we headed straight to my brother Zeke's house to see him, my sister-in-law and their 3 adorable kids. It felt SOOOO good to be in the Chi once again and surrounded by my loved ones! Guys, I know I say this all the time, but I truly have the cutest nieces and nephews on the planet! It was a great first night back home: Gene and Jude's hotdogs for dinner, family and playing with the ...