Predictability
Has the Lord placed children in your life to love? Train? Disciple? Yours? Others? We have a job to do. Psalm 71:18 speaks to us today. “Even when I’m old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till …
Go Make a Difference
A Bucket List makes memories to last a lifetime. A ‘Go Make a Difference’ (M.A.D.) List shoots for miracles-in-the-making. Our son, Josh, has been compiling a Bucket List this fall, but Josh is much more focused on his M.A.D. …
A Forever Family
When Josh learned that he was dying, he had a single question for the doctor. “Will I ever be a dad?” Family is important to Josh. His commitment speaks of a deep compassion Josh has for childrenin …
Fixed and Focused
I’ve spent 19 years “fixing” Josh. Born with Sickle Cell Anemia, Josh came home through the miracle of adoption when he was 6 months old. He’s been a medically complex kid since the day he arrived into our lives—gaining …
Sinner Saint
Well, the Jank crew successfully lived together for a whopping 33 days and 11 hours without a major skirmish. It’s a record by at least 30 days, maybe more. My guess? The whole idea of dying brings out the …
Little Brother
Big brother. Little brother Josh has 3 younger brothers (and a younger sister), but only one little brother. Noah is 12 and he and Josh have shared a room for years. They have a love-hate relationship, but …
Precious Memories
There are seasons in life, journeys we take, that leave us with only enough breath to whisper. We can, then, be most grateful that pictures really do speak louder than words. Josh and Mama, “in the arms …