Saturday, March 30, 2013

Jumping for Jesus


But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and
that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16
 
for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians2:13                                         

Friday, March 29, 2013

God's Call on My Life

When I was nine years old my mom died from breast cancer. The world I knew was blown away like a tornado ravaged city.

I spent seven years in a children's home. No one tucked me in at night. Gone were hugs & kisses that proved my worth. During those years I came to know God as my Father. Physically I was well cared for but my heart was grieved.

When I was 17 I graduated from high school and set out into the world. Tucked inside my heart I had wisdom that my mother left with me before she died.

"Alison, Love God with all your heart and soul. Don't have sex before you are married and when you get married stay married forever."

I did not heed my mothers wisdom. I had sex before I was married which resulted in two abortions. I've been married three times and divorced twice. The one thing that I did get right was

The Illinois Masonic Children's Home

 
 
This photo hangs in the foyer of the dining hall at the Illinois Masonic Children's Home.I am sitting top and left.
 
  This is the cover of a small pamphlet from during the time I lived in the home.
 
 
 
 
More pictures from the pamphlet above. I sit center page "Alison." I also am the girl wearing the airbrush shirt which interestingly enough has my name again:) God is Funny!
 
 
 
 
 
Me and my three youngest kids last year on my 39th Birthday.
The day God gave me his vision for my life.
 
 
 
 This is the first cottage I lived in. I was 10 years old at the time.  I remember climbing out the window in the middle of the night. I would climb up the jungle gym and look at the stars. I just couldn't wrap my mind around why I was all alone.
 
 
 
 

I am writing this post as part of the Summit 9 Blogger Giveaway!

Write a post about why you want to go to Summit 9 in Nashville on May 2-3, 2013

It is a struggle to know exactly how to begin. I feel like a woman in labor pregnant with what I must say. I cannot craft this post, I can simply be a vessel.

Yesterday was my 40th birthday and exactly one year ago from yesterday God gave me a vision for my life.  I haven't shared His vision with many people until today.  At first it may seem this story is be about me.  This story is far grander than that of a local orphan. This is God's story.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Summit 9 Blogger Contest

Summit 9 Blogger Contest!

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There’s no denying it, Bloggers for Orphans love Summit! Whether you’re there to learn about adoption, foster care, global orphan initiatives or to make meaningful connections with other advocates and families, Summit 9 has something for everyone.
This year we are pleased to announce our first Summit Conference package giveaway just for bloggers!
And we have not one, not two, but THREE prizes to giveaway! How’s that for a grand giveaway?
Contest is NOW OPEN until the close of day on Friday, March 29. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 2!
Now here’s the scoop and be sure to read carefully because there is a lot involved.
Prizes
  • GRAND Prize: 1 Full Conference Registration, Pre-Summit Intensive, and blog will be featured on the CAFO blog
  • FIRST Prize: 1 Full Conference Registration
  • SECOND Prize: 1 Half Price Registration

Eligibility
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(1) Like Us on Facebook OR Follow Us on Twitter
(2) AND Become a Blogger for Orphans (click here to fill out a simple form)
(Eligibility requirements will be verified before prizes are awarded.)
Enter
(1) WRITE A BLOG POST: Write a post on your blog about why you want to go to Summit 9. There are SO many reasons, but we want to you why YOU want to be in Nashville on May 2-3, 2013!
(2) Blog Post must include the words: “I am writing this post as part of the Summit 9 Blogger Giveaway. Check out all the details at www.summit9.org”.
(3) Come back here and leave a comment on this post with the URL to your post so that we can find it and include it in the contest.
Contest will open on the morning of Monday, March 25 until the close of day on Friday, March 29. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 2!
 
Hmmmmmmmmmm.....Ok God but first let me get past the skydiving.   Also did you happen to notice that most of my blog posts are in draft form?

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Life


Do you know the purpose of your ONE LIFE?

One Parent's Promise


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I've spent the majority of my life listening to my peers complain about their parents. On and on the grumbling and complaining goes.

How many, many times have I felt the tears well up and my chest constrict as I've quietly thought...I wish I had parents to complain about.

Signing I LOVE YOU

 
 
[ Love Fulfills the Law ] Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:8