***We have committed to give our family rest each Sunday. Read more here.
***We have committed to give our family rest each Sunday. Read more here.
I talk to my parents on the phone often. I call them and they call me. They never seem to tire of hearing my voice or wanting to know how our family is. They enjoy talking to me, to Stephanie, and - of course - their grandkids. Today, I called my mom. Like always, she […]
Today, we met with the executive director of Jubilee Ministries in Lebanon and toured their massive 3-story 70,000 sqft used clothing store. I felt like we were visiting a JCPenny's instead of a thrift store. Jubilee re-sells clothing and household items (including large furniture) to support chaplains in prisons in their surrounding county and transitional housing programs […]
Over the last few months, we have met with numerous executive directors and CEOs, plus volunteered and toured over 50 different non-profit organizations. We waned to honor three organizations today that are doing an amazing job caring for others. Each organization will receive 2 months free advertising on both GiveEveryDay.com and MetropolitanMama.net. Give Kids The […]
Today, I spent most of the day with my two girls. In the morning the three of us went down to the family center here at our campground while Stephanie worked. The family center has a little area with toys and books for small children. While we were there, another little girl arrived. I read […]
Our family made a lengthy drive today to Sparta, NJ to visit the dentist. The tooth canal for one of my front teeth broke on day #13 and I ended up needing a dental implant. Today, the dentist took a mold of my teeth so a permanent implant crown can be made. To add to our […]
Congratulations to Marcella from CA - this week’s featured giver and prize winner (gift certificate for Four at The Old Spaghetti Factory). Marcella's story: I am currently training for the Nike Women’s Marathon and I am completing this marathon on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I have pledged to raise $3200 for this charity to help […]
***We have committed to give our family rest each Sunday. Read more here.
Today, the four of us went to a children's dinner theater in Fredericksburg and watched the musical Doctor Doolittle. We were given bagged lunches with hot chicken nuggets and had our own private table. The girls were fascinated by the actors and their costumes. It was a great family experience. One of the best solos was from the crocodile. […]
We left Richmond today and are now camping in Fredericksburg. Last night, Stephanie and Kayla went to a clothes swap that a friend in Richmond organized. They took a few clothing items with them and came home with more than they left with. Everyone at the clothes swap brought clothes from their families that they no […]
Richmond, VA Today, we toured a 2000 sqft facility filled with information about the Muslim world. Each room was impressively arranged like a museum with authentic clothing, photography, and artifacts. The Center for Christian Understanding of Islam is a place where "Christians can learn about Islam and grow in their own faith." They are a resource rich […]
There is a cafe in Richmond called Positive Vibe that trains and employes people with disabilities. They are a non-profit restaurant and food services program. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also has a beer and wine menu. On a tour today, we met former students that now work at the Vibe. The goal of […]
Boaz & Ruth is a year long re-entry program for men and women released from incarceration, helping them transition from blight to beauty and hope. Today, we met three of the graduates from the program. They told stories about how they once used drugs, committed crimes to feed addictions, and lived very hopeless lives. Through the re-entry program, they were able […]
Congratulations to Krista from WA - this week’s featured giver and prize winner (Sena Cases leather ipad case). Krista's story: Yesterday, I made a donation to miskellany through The Diaper Diaries and Vanderbilt Wife. Kelly has a tumor on her optical nerve and after the surgery (in a week or two) she may end up blind. She’s […]
***We have committed to give our family rest each Sunday. Read more here.
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