(Happenings in February 2020). Because Natalia fell on ice and broke her arm, I don't get to communicate with her at all for an entire...

(Happenings in January 2020). I still am so mesmerized by the view of the woman who I came from, the woman who brought me into this...

My family recently celebrated my Gotcha day. Eighteen years ago, I was adopted into a wonderful family on June 3, 2002. My parents helped...

(Happenings in December 2019). Many of the thoughts I’ve had and my learnings have either been directly inspired by God or by faithful...

(Happenings in November 2019). As soon as I think I have it all figured out, the next moment I don’t, and I never will. The Lord has...

(Happenings in November 2019). Natalia and I have a special bond that is not tied to past connection because we never met. There is so...

(Happenings in October 2019). I want to share these thoughts on behalf of Natalia. We have learned that translation is not perfect, but...

(Happenings in October 2019). I had such an intimate moment with Natalia. We Skype together today for the first time one-on-one. I told...

(Happenings in October 2019). Natalia’s health is not well. Along with the HIV, she has chronic bronchitis, Hepatitis C, and other...

I was adopted from an orphanage in Ukraine at four years old. From then, I was raised in a loving Christ-centered family. My parents mean...

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