WE: Unformed

Anchors and Puffy Eyes

Dear ones.  We are winding down for the day.  My eyes feel puffy…as if I have been weeping all the day long. Yet, I have not been weeping all the day long, rest assured. But I just feel so much is going on. And it threatens to dismount me. It threatens to shake my boat. […]

First day of appointments

Yesterday was our first full day of appointments. We saw the pediatric surgeon, had a renal US, and met with the plastic surgeon, and pediatrician. It was a little overwhelming being back in a place that was packed with such intensity for us last year. So many unknowns. So much need for raising money, etc. […]

heading to NC (early)

hey all. we are heading to NC a little earlier than expected. Adam spiked a fever yesterday. Its resolved (thank you Abba) but still he is weak and tired. We are driving up just in case he gets sick again. Remembering Ann Voskamps words about life not being an emergency. She says something along the […]

On fundraising and the Valley of Vision

Dear ones,Will you excuse me?Pardon my delay in updating you all.The fundraiser did go on.Many people visited and heard Adam’s story as well as many other stories and creations from the community of Jacksonville.We did not get the most votes.But a beautiful organization, started by a sweet friend, did get most of the votes and […]

For all you Jax friends and family

Jacksonville friends:The surgeon, Dr Van Aalst who stepped out in faith in major ways and is really the visionary behind Adam’s medical care is sharing in Jacksonville When: Sunday, 3/17/13Where: Lakewood United Methodist Church at 430 pm. He is going to share gratitude for past support and care and talk about future plans for our […]

Just in Case

Just in case you read THIS POST from yesterday.And in case you followed THIS LINK that told youWe are starting again…with the end goal of $150,000Before my baby boy can get his cleft palate repaired as well as 2 other surgeries… Just in case you were overwhelmed for me and Adam and our family…Just in case you […]

This 6th day of March

Is a pretty chill day.It was a bit of a hectic morning.But the mountains in the distanceAnd the rays of sun fallingAnd the sound of Adam’s laughterAnd the sweetness of Elliot’s sleeping faceThe presence of my dadAnd the morning visit by RajaAnd the singing of Hadassah despite hard nights Remind me that He is good.And […]

Vday. Lips. Faithfulness. 1 year later.

So this was our update on Valentine’s Day 1 year ago.Adam had just finished 8.5 hours of surgeryCleft lip repaired and a major leg surgeryWe had 3 weeks of ICU ahead of us.And a tracheostomy that would stay longer than we would have hopedHe was on a ventilator with every piece of equipment possible around […]

In Him there is no darkness at all.

First of all: The BOOKS ARE PRINTED! “Adam the Elephant” has been printed. We have 1000 copies to sell and distribute. We would love for you to have one! For out of towners..there is a way to purchase on eBay below: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adam-Elephant-/170781159724?pt=US_Childrens_Books&hash=item27c359b12c#ht_1266wt_72 If you live in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, or Chapel Hill, we have ways to […]

Sorry for the absence…

We hope each of you had wonderful Christmas with friends and family.We have been out of the computer world for a while as we have had some time to be with dear ones, and most of all, reflect on our Lord’s great Love, these past few days. A few updates though: Chapel Hill has been […]

Donating to the Baby Adam Fund Online

Hi All, Thank you for following Baby Adam’s journey!  For those who have asked how they can help Baby Adam receive the critical surgeries he needs, we have an update. You can now give online to the Baby Adam Fund.  As of today, you can go online to http://www.medicalfoundationofnc.org/ under “Giving” at the top of […]