This boy. The one who made me a mom. My not so little anymore, independent, strong willed, funny, people loving kid. He feels deeply, loves with his whole heart, and is learning what it means to see and trust the Lord in the everyday adventure Jesus calls us to. Nine years old today and about to become a missionary! I’m confident that Jesus has incredible things in store for him…

This time last year we were getting ready to move into my parents’ house.  The Lord had already told me we were going to be missionaries, but He still hadn’t spoken that to Branden yet.  He was working two jobs, sometimes 80-90 hours a week, and we didn’t see him very much.  I remember packing boxes day after day by myself and thinking, “If God doesn’t do what He’s told…

Just over six weeks out y’all.  Whew!  Some days seem overwhelming, but we’re excited and ready to go!  Along the way we’ve gotten to know so many amazing people – pastors and families, people loving and serving the Lord and His people all along the front range and beyond! I’m thankful that this road has not been a lonely one and that on the way to Ireland, the Lord has allowed us…

Last week was Branden’s and my fifteenth wedding anniversary!  Branden and I got married 8 days after I turned 18, and I didn’t even have my driver’s license yet!  We were really young and had A LOT to learn.  The last decade and a half has brought a lot of life our way – marriage, ministry, kids, moving, and now missions.  It’s strange to feel like our life together has been so full…