Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Reveal
I don’t believe I have ever shown the kitchen pantry except once on Instagram. That’s because it was so dark that it was nearly impossible to take pictures or videos of the cute little space until now. (more…)
Good News, We Are Adopting Again!
Good News! We are adopting again! While we were still in India getting custody of Ellie Pearl Sehaj, we felt God calling us to adopt again. (more…)
Ellie Pearl: Part 3 The First Day of Forever
After years of prayer, stacks of paperwork, and navigating worldwide chaos the day finally came when our precious daughter was placed in our arms. We will never discount the pain and trauma that Elliotte Pearl Sehaj has been through to get to Family Day. This day, March 15, 2021, was both heartbreaking and beautiful as this little princess joined our family forever. We didn’t know what to expect. (more…)
Ellie Pearl: Part 2 Not In Kansas Anymore
After two weeks apart, Michael and Sara Jo are finally reunited in New Delhi, India. They are overjoyed to be able to get custody of their daughter together, but the road from New Delhi to Ludhiana in Punjab is quite the adventure.
Ellie Pearl: Part 1 Oceans Apart
This is part 1 of a series of videos that we are making about the adoption of our daughter, Ellie Pearl. After being oceans apart from her for a year from the time we first saw her picture, we now find ourselves oceans apart from each other.
Praying & Nesting
It’s hard to put into words how devastated we are. Days before we were supposed to board a plane to India, we got the news that Michael tested positive for Covid. After two and a half years of fighting to bring our daughter home, ten court dates, and countless setbacks it felt like a death. I fell to the ground and cried like never before. (more…)
Dining Room Conversations Throughout History
I’m a bit rusty at blogging, so I took several days to think through how I want to share here again. I’ve grown accustomed to simply sharing one picture and a short thought daily on Instagram. I have no limits on my blog and I found walking back to that freedom a bit overwhelming. It should be empowering, but if we have done things the same way for years it can be intimidating to walk a different path. Today, as I was cleaning the farmhouse’s dining room I had a daydream that inspired me to write.
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Back to Blogging: Why Instagram Isn’t Enough
Hello Friends. I haven’t shared on my blog consistently for a long time because (more…)
Christmas Home Tour
I hope that you enjoy seeing the farmhouse decorated for Christmas (Click the link below to watch!) (more…)
Fall Farmhouse Tour
Today, I’m sharing a tour of our 1800s farmhouse decorated for fall. I hope to encourage you with a few budget friendly tips, plus show you what it’s like to live a simple old-fashioned lifestyle. (more…)
