Category Archives: Caleb

Processing and Downloading

Hey you, I had an awesome time with you in your world. I haven’t written to you about it because I’m still processing the stuff that happened. Ashley, the things I saw there and the stuff I did changed me in some fundamental way. I’m still trying to figure out how to articulate it. I…

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Life in the Looney Bin

Ashley in Her Element Your mom received this picture from a family who recently returned from Guatemala. We agree that this picture captures much of who you are. I’m so proud of you. But I don’t know, that’s just me talkin’.

What’s a Blessing?

Blessings are the stuff God gives you. Because of Hebrews 11:6 I’ve heard them described as God’s rewards. What is a blessing to you and why are they important? I think some feel that a “blessed” life is somehow God’s stamp of approval on them. In other words, if your life is in the toilet…

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Suitcases in the Attic

I’m getting ready to go to Guatemala next Sunday. I have some short people to meet. Keri asked me to go up into the attic to get some suitcases. Along with our clothes for the trip, we are taking stuff for the orphans and Ashley. It looks likes the three of us will each have…

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Peace?

Recently someone said that they were having a hard time making a decision. They said that they didn’t have “peace” about the direction they ought to go. As I looked at the options, I wasn’t sure that either choice was wrong. In other words it wasn’t a moral issue. What is this peace thing that…

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Is Sanity Overrated?

Ana I got a call today from your mom. She spoke to me of Ana. Heather talked to your mom about some of her background. I’m so glad she has been living with Heather. Your mom told me that Heather has decided not to adopt Anna because she recognizes that Anna needs something else. She…

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