a clean bill

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more 

than all we ask or imagine,

to Him be glory in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, forever and ever! 

Amen!

~Ephesians 3:20

My dad's 3-month post-treatment scans came back clear of all cancer.

We know that God is good regardless of the outcome,

but we sure are rejoicing today.

Dad goes back in 3 months for his next check-up.

Thank you for your continued prayers & love.

the big reveal

Um... so...

Doug & I are going to Africa.

Doug's company has a charitable foundation that is partnering with two churches, one in Ethiopia and one in Kenya, to form children's homes in each country. The foundation has committed to these churches for the next five years, hoping that each year, the church and community will become increasingly self-sufficient in providing for the children's homes.

We will be going to both Kenya and Ethiopia from November 6-16th. The purpose of this trip is to vision-cast with both churches and serve them in any ways possible. We are going with Doug's CEO, Kevin & his wife Janni, their son Jamin & one of his friends, our dear friend Ellie, her daughter and one of my best friends, Sara, and a guy named Scott from World Orphans.

I don't know what else to say except that I am bursting with excitement. We were invited in August, and I didn't want to say anything to anyone because for some time it didn't look like I would be able to go, but then God just kept putting pieces of the puzzle together! It's all I can think about and all I want to talk about. I'll share more details of our itinerary as they continue to unfold but guys - - WE ARE GOING TO AFRICA!! I am SO EXCITED.

SO EXCITED.

prayer request.

My little sister Emily found out today that she has a benign tumor on one of her ovaries. She will have surgery within the next week. She's not in pain, but I think she's just emotionally overwhelmed. She's a real trooper.

Please pray for her and for my family during this time.