Images of DRC

Please take a moment to view the link below. It is a photo essay that documents the current situation in DRC. These images truly help put life into perspective. The DRC is beginning to gain a little press regarding the horrific conditions and war, but it just doesn't seem enough.

I am rereading one of my favorite books - The Poisonwood Bible. It takes place in Congo in the early 60s as the Belgium rule was ending in Congo. One thing that makes me pause as I read this book is how different the situation in Congo looks today - so much worse. These pictures leave me speechless...

DRC Photo Essay

With Gratitude

Thanks to so many generous family members, friends and neighbors, we were able to raise almost $3000 for Jamma Letu orphanage!!!! The money will either be used for a new well once the boys orphanage is complete or repair the inoperable wells in the meantime. We were surprised and grateful for the out pouring of generosity. Many people didn't know us or a thing about Jamma Letu, but were drawn nonetheless to help children in need. You can follow the progress of the new orphanage at the Hope for the Children of Africa webite.

It has been entirely too long since our last post. This blog was originally started to chronicle our adoption journey. Joshua has now been home 6 months and things are going great. Our journey now turns from one of adoption to a journey of family. We enjoy the craziness that comes with raising a 2, 4 and 6 year old and although our family may look different than most, it is perfect in our eyes.