on telling stories.

our family had a quick, little getaway this weekend.

the house that i lived in during my first 2 years of college

[Purdue!] invited me to speak at their annual retreat.

they also invited my whole family which was so kind &

considerate, as we just can't have extra time apart right now.

the theme was redemption & i spoke on orphan care & adoption.

it was the first time i've spoken publicly about this topic

that is so dear to my heart.  it was a blessing.  i pray it

was to them; it definitely was to me.

 there is something so powerful about telling our

stories.  about being willing to share the really hard

and the really beautiful.  as i listened to the other speakers

and the other women there share, i was so grateful for those

willing to step out of their comfort zone and seek God's will

for their lives and their right now. 

 it was at a camp & we stayed in their dorm style lodge.

it felt like summer camp or the cold air dorms in college,

but with my family.  so fun.  

the big girls switched from this top bunk to that one,

made forts in the bunks & sat on top chatting & coloring.

such a sweet, little time away.

and maybe our last as a family of 7?!

[i am hopeful, but also i'm feeling so much peace about the timing.]

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i'm originally from around the indianapolis area & loved the vision

& work that one of the ministries there is doing.  they spoke

at the retreat, too & thought i'd link you there for anyone that

does happen to be in that area. 

Tear Down the Walls Ministries