september 4, 2007 i cannot go anywhere without being followed by at least 6 orphans, hungry for love. i cannot walk into the gates of my orphanages, or through the local villages without being ambushed by 60 children who all want hugs and kisses. i cannot sit down without having my lap instantly filled. and this life for me is heaven. i think i fall in love with canaan more each day. yesterday, i taught the kids how to play... Read more

waking up to a chorus of children chanting “auntie katie” at my window a soaking wet, sweaty head planted in the middle of my formerly dry tshirt being covered head to toe in red dirt at all times gifts of flowers, weeds, rocks, shells, feathers and leaves, all presented as if they were worth a million dollars tickle fights constant laughter late nights with no power, a trillion candles, rice pudding and missionary friends, sharing stories about their days or... Read more

I AM LEAVING IN ABOUT 40 HOURS. and oh, i am so excited 🙂 Read more

God is good, people.so so so sooooo good.and He loves these babies. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice-Psalm 105:3 Read more