Monthly Archives: May 2012

Random Info

Posted on May 27, 2012 by mjstearns

We were recently nominated for a blog award by Sean over at Durt on the Bible.  I was so surprised and encouraged by this, so thank you Sean, for thinking of us!  Per the award, I am supposed to post … Continue reading →

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I’d be a horrible Israelite

Posted on May 23, 2012 by mjstearns

 Mark and I have moved a lot in the past 8 1/2 years.  Every move has had its own difficulties, but this one is probably the hardest.  We’re doing the move ourselves, the boys are old enough to be attached … Continue reading →

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Financial Update 18May12

Posted on May 18, 2012 by mjstearns

  As of this week we have just over $2500 in our account, which doubles to $5000! Awesome! We’ve started selling off some of our stuff, so that’s brought in some cash as well.  Mark is “Playing Navy” this weekend … Continue reading →

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Gearing up to move

Posted on May 16, 2012 by mjstearns

We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us. We’re in the process of going through all of our mementos of times gone by.   It’s a lot of fun to remember; but sometimes painful too. We have decided to … Continue reading →

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Financial Update

Posted on May 10, 2012 by mjstearns

We have been so overwhelmed by your generosity.  In a little over a week, you have donated over $1600!  This doubles to over $3200 toward our one time costs, which is incredible! At this point we need to raise $22,000 … Continue reading →

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Missing their hermanos

Posted on May 7, 2012 by mjstearns

Missing their hermanos

Theo and I were looking through pictures today and we saw this one. Even though he’s only three, he recognized himself. He also knew Ana. As he looked at the picture he said,

“Mom, I really miss Ana and my hermanos. Let’s go to them.”

I agree, son. Let’s go.

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Second Chances to Thrive

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mjstearns

There have been so many kids at Casa Bernabe that we are blessed to have great relationships with. There are a few that were more difficult to get to know, but after nearly three years (this month!) we can honestly … Continue reading →

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BIG news!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by mjstearns

We’ve been working diligently to meet our goal of moving to Nicaragua on June 15th.  Many blessings have been poured out upon us, and we are 83.5% funded for our monthly need.  That’s in less than three months-incredible!  God is … Continue reading →

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