I think “no” may be the answer I received the most when I was growing up. “No you can’t have matches.” “No you can’t climb onto the roof.” “No you can’t hang your sisters…
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A Season of Reconnecting
I was looking over my calendar trying to figure out how it is almost Thanksgiving already. In doing so I realized that I have been away on six of the past seven weekends. I…
Read moreShadows of Remembrance
I heard Hannah laugh the other day. I was in the kitchen getting something and I heard a belly laugh that had to be her. When I turned around, I saw Levi holding Joshua…
Read moreJanuary Blessings
January has been a busy and blessed month!
I’ve decided to make this year about blessings. My overriding goal of the year is to bring glory and honor to God by giving Him thanks as…
Read moreWhat are you doing?
What are you doing, God?
Have you ever asked that question? I know I have. I’ve been asking it for both small and big things all my Christian life, and I’m sure I’m not alone….
Read moreThe “Blessing” is here
I think everyone who follows us on Facebook is aware of this already, but Joshua Hunt Baraka (Swahili for blessing) Kelley has arrived. Exactly one week ago, we finally were able to welcome the…
Read moreThe Big Announcement!
Introducing…
Joshua Hunt Baraka Kelley
Born October 25, 2014 at 2:45pm
Tenwek Hospital
Weight: 6 lbs, 3 oz
Length: 19…
Read moreServing in Brokenness
This has been a week with dramatic ups and downs. Many weeks we’ve experienced here have had their uplifting and depressing moments but this week has been an intense one…and it’s only Wednesday. Over…
Read moreThe Nursery!
After 4 weeks on modified bedrest (with only 2 weeks to go!), I’ve made it to the critical 34 week point of my pregnancy AND have the nursery as completed as I can until…
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