A Letter to my Childless Self

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Dear Childless Esther, The other day I thought of you. I took a deep breath and remembered the pain and depression. Back then it was a constant, it was who you were. It felt like a cold stabbing pain. I don’t think you were aware of how much you were hurting because you were too […]

For the love of a Child

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When I was childless, God filled my heart with love for other people’s children knowing that He was calling me to adoption. Their smiles and hugs kept me going those 8 years until I held my son in my arms.

Best Gift Ever

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As I sit here watching my boy sleep on this well.. now Christmas Morning I am still blown away that we have a son! We have dreamed, hoped, prayed, and fundraised. You have been there with us along the way. No thank you note could ever express how much everyone’s love and support has helped […]

Joy Received

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All the time and money I have spent working on Operation Christmas Child cannot compare to the joy I have received knowing that God is using my gifts to bring hope and love to children who have had none.

The Missing Piece

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We are 3 months away from our Little One’s due date! He is the missing piece of our hearts for sure. We are starting a puzzle fundraiser to help with the adoption costs. Here’s how it works. We have purchased a 300 piece puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle needs a sponsor. You can sponsor […]

My Heart is yours, Little One

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As I sit in what will be your room, I can hardly comprehend that you will be here so soon. There were days where I thought I would never be a mother. That it was an unattainable goal. But now I have hope. Your birth mother chose me to be your mom. How magical it […]

What I miss most

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I miss my kids. Even though I don’t have any children of my own, I miss the ones I have cared for. I see most of them semi regularly. However, I miss seeing them all the time. I miss how Corynn and I would watch Aladdin together and go for walks around the neighborhood. I […]

 
 
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