My Crazy Adoption | John 14:18 "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."

I was having a really tough day about a week after sharing the “adventure” with our kids. This was so big, so new, so scary, so different … moving to Haiti and Ethiopia for a year! We promised Hannah and Michael the freedom to feel exactly what they were feeling … no matter what! Our [...] Continue Reading

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Missions, Mommyhood

The Gibson’s Biggest Adventure!!!!!!!!!

Posted on 09 May 2012

I started writing this post and started crying. I hope I can get through this without making a fool out of myself sitting at Panera. This is the biggest blog announcement I’ve ever made and I’m crazy nervous to share with you. It’s not that I don’t think you’ll fall out of your chair when [...] Continue Reading

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Adoption

[ADOPTION NEWS: ETHIOPIA 5/1] New 3 Sibling Referrals!!

Posted on 01 May 2012

This is a very special announcement and I’m THRILLED to share- I just found out about several available waiting children/infants/sibling groups available in Ethiopia. **If you have your I-171H and are interested, please email me for more information! Continue Reading

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Missions

[My Hubby Shares] Man Up For Single Moms

Posted on 27 April 2012

Single moms … you have the toughest job in the world! Without a doubt single moms know how to Man Up. I know when Kari takes off on a two week mission trip that propels me into the role of solo dad, all I can say is … Whew! So, what does Man Up mean for single moms? Continue Reading

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Missions

Broken and Beautiful [IPAD Givaway!!!!]

Posted on 24 April 2012

My crazy friend, Kari Hamilton is spending the ENTIRE summer with Visiting Orphans & eXile International to serve and love orphans in Northern Uganda!!!!!!! KARI2012 IPAD GIVEAWAY here - $25 entry Continue Reading

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Adoption, Missions

Crazy Links I Love [Fundraiser Shout Out]

Posted on 21 April 2012

I love helping you “shout out” your fundraisers- adoption, mission trips, or orphan care projects. If you are FUNdraising for a purpose, please use the linky tool. This will take readers directly to your site. You can also leave a short “blurb” about your project in the comments! I know many of you are here [...] Continue Reading

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Mommyhood

Soccer Games Are For Hugging

Posted on 16 April 2012

Zoie and her new soccer team, the Black Mambas had their very first game on Saturday. I forgot just how adorable 10 little four years old kicking the ball, picking up the ball, hitting the ball out of bounds, and running the opposite way on the field. Zoie ran over to the side lines about [...] Continue Reading

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My Life Is Crazy Too

A Hard Conversation With Myself

Posted on 13 April 2012

I started thinking about this as we were completing our second adoption. Fund-raising. And can I just say we did a lot of fund-raising, which was probably what made me think long and hard about it— Continue Reading

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Mommyhood

God Sold Our Home!!!!!!

Posted on 11 April 2012

I waited over 5 years to share this …. God just sold our home!!!!!!!!! The eve before Easter, we got THE crazy call that we have been praying and circling for years!! He answers every prayer and keeps every promise. If you have the faith to dream big, pray hard, and think long …. there [...] Continue Reading

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Adoption, Missions

What Is the Simply Love Kit?

Posted on 10 April 2012

[Stress-Free Fundraising] If you are reading this post, you are most likely feeling completely overwhelmed with fundraising A LOT of money to pay for your adoption, mission trip, and humanitarian projects. Believe me, I totally understand. I want to help eliminate your stress. The Simply Love Kit is only 3 simple steps... check it out. Continue Reading

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Missions

Lord Have Mercy {update}

Posted on 05 April 2012

Update: 4/5/12 We JUST heard that Mercy's case will go before the board of Surgical Doctors at Black Lion Hospital on FRIDAY for the final decision. Continue Reading

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My Life Is Crazy Too

[My Hubby Shares] What Is A Modern-Day Warrior?

Posted on 02 April 2012

It’s such an honor to have my hubby share his new quest, 127 Warrior with my readers! I have watched God do mighty miracles in his life and can’t wait to see what adventures He has planned for our family. If you enjoy this post or learn something crazy, please go grab your hubby and [...] Continue Reading

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My Life Is Crazy Too

Be A Voice

Posted on 28 March 2012

When we were on our adoption journey, we wanted to feel connected to Ethiopia during our wait. So, we got our hands on a Yezelalem Minch documentary. We heard that our adoption agency helps this orphan/widow care ministry in Ethiopia. Continue Reading

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My Life Is Crazy Too

“I Can’t Believe I Won The Mission Trip” (Alexandra’s Story)

Posted on 27 March 2012

Alexandra won the Mission Trip Giveaway!! Back in January, my friend’s mother (whose church sponsors the Ludlati carepoint in Swaziland with Children’s HopeChest) posted about a trip to Swaziland that was going on this summer. I did some research on Swaziland and saw the high number of orphans and the AIDS infection rate. The life [...] Continue Reading

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