Our Boatload of Dreams.....
Welcome to Our Place Called Simplicity.
We invite you into our lives with one goal in mind: that you would be encouraged to live simply and truly love one another.
Married for 33 years, we are the parents of many. Eleven {so far} children. Eight of whom are adopted. We also have four sons and a daughter that we are parents of in Uganda as well. They were raised on the streets and had no parents until we "adopted" them 3+ years ago. So we really have sixteen children total {with more on the way}.
After 7+ weeks in Uganda, Emma {18} and I recently returned to the United States with our newest addition - a baby girl named Ruby Grace. Dw and Emma were leading a missions team in June 2011 where they had the privilege of meeting Ruby - a tiny 11 month old gem weighing only 6 lbs.
Our oldest daughter Abigail and her husband finally{!} allowed us the privilege of being Mimi and Jaja by bringing us our very first grand baby {from Uganda}...making us now, officially, a multi-generational adoptive family. Proof that adoption is a very, very good thing!
We've had the privilege of adopting our treasures from all over the world, some dubbed "special needs" we are convinced that the only TRUE special need a child has is to have a family.
Our peers are empty nesters, but we are certain that given this option to any orphan - "old mom and dad" or "no mom and dad", all would still vote for the old ones. So here we are - the old ones....doing it again....
If you are need of encouragement or wonder if God is able to move your mountain, please head over to the sidebar where Special Posts are listed. Start at Our Wild Adventure Part 1. You will be reminded of Almighty God's deep love for the orphan and how He will move mountains on their behalf....we call Him the Miracle-Working, Mountain-Moving, Awe-Inspiring, Gasp-Giving God!! Yippee Jesus!!
I am humbled beyond words and ever so grateful that the Lord is fulfilling a promise He gave me way back in 1982..."making the barren woman to be at home - the joyful mother of children" (Psalms 113:9). How I praise His name!!
In perspective, after a horrible fire that could have claimed the lives of my children and I.....I personally think the hairdo they gave me looks absolutely lovely....
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46 Simply Sweet Words:
Happy Birthday! I know you are rejoicing in how God has saved his life so that you can all celebrate together. Enjoy the day together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Suzette
Happy Birthday sweet boy! Still praying!!!
much love!!!
Kelly
Amen!
happy birthday elijah! And I do love the hairdo! It's perfection as only young children can do. :)
Happy Birthday, precious little boy! You have people all over the country - maybe even the world - thinking about you today and so very happy to celebrate you! A family truly is the best birthday gift ever, and I bet you already know that! God bless you every day, sweet Elijah.
Have a super day, and we wish you an amazing year ahead!
All the best,
Nicole A. (and family!) in OH
Happy Birthday Elijah!!!!
Celebrating your life is an understatement today!
I think you look fabulous! A loving mom surrounded by precious babies could never look better. We wish Elijah a very happy 2nd birthday as well - what a little cherub he is!
ohhhh!! a celebration amid the ashes. so wonderfully sweet. i wish you many many celebrations in the days to come.
may each new day be a reminder of how very much you are loved, and how strong how strong how STRONG you are. what a blessing you have been to our savior as you proclaim his goodness.
Happy Birthday Elijah!! That cake looks yummy - and it appears that he thinks so too!! Thanks for the wonderful, joyful photos!!
Still sending lots of love and prayers your way!
Happy Birthday, Little Buddy!! You are loved bunches and bunches!!
Looks like some fun times in despite of all the heart ache. Glad to see all is doing as well as can be expected.
Lisa
Newark, Ohio
Happy Birthday You Beautiful Boy!!! I am thankful you are here in the states where you belong , with your family for this birthday. Thank You Jesus for that!!
Hugs to you sweet boy!
(save me some cake!!)
Hugs~
Amie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet boy!
Happy Birthday Elijah!
a VeRy HaPpY BiRtHdAy wish to you precious sweetheart!! TWO!! OH MY!!
Happy Birthday Elijah!!!
Happy Birthday, Elijah! Looks like quite a celebration. And lots TO celebrate... what a special little guy :)
Sorry to hear your Tyler deployed, that is so tough... I struggle so badly when my husband goes! I will be praying for you and for him :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Elijah Muller!!!
What a precious gift from heaven you are! We rejoice that you are two years old, and that you are with your mama and baba and brothers and sisters, forever! Thank you Father God for keeping Your hand upon Elijah!
Birthday blessings ~
Love,
Tina and family
Happy Birthday, Elijah Muller! What a sweet and special little boy you are! I hope you enjoyed your cake, it looks like you did!
I love the hair by Elizabeth and Isaiah! They look proud of their work as well. Thanks for sharing your special day with us.
Hugs,
Robin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Elijah Muller!!!
What a precious gift from heaven you are! We rejoice that you are two years old, and that you are with your mama and baba and brothers and sisters, forever! Thank you Father God for keeping Your hand upon Elijah!
Birthday blessings ~
Love,
Tina and family
Wooooooo-hooooooooooo! Yeaaaaye God! Happy, happy 2nd birthday sweet Elijah!
It's so wonderful to see the smile on your face. The hair-do is priceless however those little ones are way more priceless. Happy birthday little guy.
Happy Birthday, Elijah!
It is beautiful to see you enjoying a moment together. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIJAH!!!!! I think that Isaiah and Elizabeth might have a future as beauticians ;-)
Blessings, Lisa C.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BEAUTIFUL BOY!!
Love and blessings, Kristy
I think it looks great too! BTW, tell us where you are at. Is this your new rental house?
Happy Birthday Elijah!
That is great perspective!
AWWW! Elijah is so cute! Tell him happy birthday for me.
I love the hair. :)
Ashley
Happy Birthday Elijah!
Beautiful hair and beautiful pictures!
Happy Birthday, darling boy!
Blessings,
Sarah
Happy Birthday to your precious boy! We're so happy you're celebrating Elijah's birthday together this year...the first of many many more to come! Love, Amy, Chris, JT, Harry, Mac and Gracie
Happiest Birthday dear Elijah!
We are so thankful you are a part of a big (across the world) family who loves you!
May God bless you in your second year!
It brings me such joy to see you smiling!!!
You have beautiful children!!
Very cute. :) Happy Birthday Elijah!!
Samantha
Happy Birthday sweet little Elijah!!!! And many, many more!!!
from your friends in Ky
Happy Birthday Elijah - you have been saved!
On another note - has the source of the fire been determined - heating system? Just curious.
Happy Birthday, Big Guy!
Here's an old song my grandma would sing...
So today is your birthday, that's what I've been told!
What a wonderful birthday, you're one more year old!
On a cake there will be candles all lighted for you!
And the whole (bloggy) world will be singing...Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!
Heheh, SO glad I typed that! I can't carry a tune in a bucket!
Happy Big Boy Birthday Elijah!!!
Happy Birthday, Precious Elijah! Praying God's sweet and abundant blessings on you and your beautiful family.
What a great day. I love the laughter and joy in those pictures. Isn't it so amazing how as believers - we can experience such joy even in the midst of sorrow and difficulties? Just one of the many blessings. Love to all of you.
lovin' the hair and the ones who did your hair
xx,c
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAIAH!!
Thank you so much! You have such a beautiful family. God is so awesome! We are praying for y'all but it is so great to see that y'all haven't lost your joy through all of this. God is so good!!
Carrie
Happy Birthday, beautiful boy! May God continue to fill your heart with all the love that surrounds you. You are a huge blessing not only to your family, but to all that know your amazing journey to them.
Hugs,
Ohilda
Happy Birthday sweet Elijah! How wonderful to be 2 yrs old!! I love the hairdo!! That's my favorite thing - when the kids do my hair at night!
Blessings from Mn,
Jean
Happy Birthday SWEET Elijah
Happy Birthday Elijah!!! Creighton will be two this Saturday...you two will make great "buds". love from fort leavenworth!
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