Power of Love .....

So grateful God brought adoption into my life.I love you Gabi, Bella, Teya ,Vada

If I had my child to raise over again.....

I'd build self-esteem first... and the house later.....
I'd finger paint more.... and point the finger less.....
I would do less correcting.... and more connecting.....
I'd take my eyes off my watch.... and watch with my eyes....
I would care to know less.... and know to care more....
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites...
I'd stop playing serious... and seriously play....
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars....
I'd do more hugging.... and less tugging...
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often....
I would be firm less often... and affirm much more....
I'd model less about the love of power....
And more about the power of love........

  Diane Loomans

Matteya's Fun Birthday Weekend!!

Happy 5th Birthday Matteya....Matteya had a fun birthday party with her sisters and  friends at cracker jacks...she played games, drove go cars, played putt putt and went on mini boats...

Matteya came forever home from Guatemala a little over 4 years ago at 8 months old on Thanksgiving day.... Her big sister Gabi and i went to Guatemala and spent an amazing week with friends and her foster mommy loriana...Matteya is a spunky little girl who loves to laugh and have fun..Matteya is in pre-k4 and is signed up and ready to start kindergarten in August...She loves to listen to story books and play with dolls ... She loves her 3 big sisters and she loves to talk about her 2 biological siblings, a brother and a sister in Guatemala , that we hope to meet someday....... I was very thankful on Thanksgiving day for this precious child i brought home...you truly are a blessing to me Matteya and i love you...

Please Help the Blocks ...Help the Orphans in Guatemala.......

My awesome friend Amy and her family are moving to Guatemala.. to serve God and help the orphans.....her story..

Hi friends- okay, I just want you to know that I totally hate asking people for favors... but we are finding that on this journey into full time missions God has asked us to rely on our friends and family more than our pride as wanted us to. ;)

As you all know- in order to go serve the orphans in Guatemala it takes funds. We believe with all our hearts that because the Lord has called us He has already hand picked those who will partner with us- we just have to find them. :) I know you guys already do so much... but I am humbly writing to ask you if you would consider helping us spread the word of what we are doing in hopes of locating those that the Lord has to be on our team. Pretty please??

We made a video sharing a bit about our family and what we will be doing. I was wondering if you guys would help us by putting it on facebook or blogs so that the more people see it the more likely we are to find supporters. If you are receiving this email it's because I have seen your heart for orphans in action and I know you are willing to do whatever it takes to bring them hope. Thank you for that. Thank you for the example you set for me through the way you live your life. It is because of you my friends that I have the courage to say YES Lord. Send me. I have seen God work miracles when the body of Christ comes together and it is a beautiful thing. I appreciate your help more than you will ever know.

Here is the link for our missions video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iCXbad-Srs It does not have information on it as to where to sign up to be a monthly supporter so if you could please include the following information we would totally appreciate it:


Would you please consider partnering with this family as they partner with the Lord caring for the least of these?

Tax deductable giving can be made at:

Commission To Every Nation
Todd and Amy Block
P.O. Box 291307
Kerrville, TX 78029-1307

Online giving at : https://www.denarionline.com/DonorServices/TEMPLATEPAGE.ASPX?COMP_REF=_CTEN&CONTENT=MISSIONARY&MISSION_REF=2A5F80D300

Follow their story at http://buildingtheblocks.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for your help-you are such a blessing! :) Amy
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The Story Of Jillian.....

jillian ,my girls and friend Lynn's and JG beautiful children..

thanks Steve for the invite to this amazing play

"Please, Somebody, Love Me!" ...........a book and a musical play that we saw last night at Scottsdale First Assembly Church,  is an amazing powerful story that jillian tells herself ...Her story.. Abandoned at 2 , lived in 12 foster homes, surviving abuse .. a heartbroken little girl until God orchestrated a loving adoption.and finding a forever home with a mom and dad that loved and supported her and made her feel good about herself.....Jillians story is a true testimony of the grace and love of God...My girls enjoyed this musical very much as did my awesome friend Lynn (visiting from Austin) and her family ...We both have adopted children and it was good for the whole family to see and to feel ...., even with its intense moments in the play.. Thank you to my friend Steve who brought us to this play..

Craig Juntunen....New International Adoption System...

A New System of International Adoption from Both Ends Burning on Vimeo.

Well Done Craig.. Proud of you for fighting so hard to help all the orphans in the world....and the families with the huge hearts who want to adopt them....

My Birthday Weekend...

The girls and i volunteered at the church festival ..then the girls got to go on the rides all day into the night....  After workout at the gym on Sunday we went to McDonald Ranch and had a picnic and birthday celebration with the animals...(Gabi's idea for my birthday..., she loves animals...)

Frank's Mom...

A big thank you to my amazing friend Frank who invited me out with his friends to meet his very sweet  mom . She was visiting from cold  Buffalo......hope you , your mom and family had a great week...

A Mother's Love................

There are times when only a Mother's love..........
Can understand our tears.............,
Can soothe our disappoints.........
And calm all of our fears..........

There are times when only a Mother's love.........
Can share the joy we feel....
When something we've dreamed about....
Quite suddenly is real.....

There are times when only a Mother's faith....
Can help us on life's way....
And inspire in us the confidence...
We need from day to day....

For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith...
And a Mother's steadfast love...
Were fashioned by the Angels....
And sent from God above...

. Author Unknown

Love Means Attention...

Love means attention...., which means looking after the things we love..... We call this stable management.....


- George H. Morris