I know you did not mean it in this way, but I think referring to renting African American kids out carries with it a lot of baggage stemming from our country's history of racism. Since this is probably the farthest thing from what you intended, I just wanted to point out that it can be unintentionally hurtful.
So jealous! I can't wait til we're back in the states for awhile and I can get some help and tips with Isaiah's hair. He is ALWAYS handsome, but I need people who know things this white-mama just doesn't know......and for the record, I want PEOPLE to tell me, not the internet. This pic wouldn't be the same with you doing it sitting in front of a wiki-how screen. Ya know?
Amen to all the above comments. And, super awesome to see what an amazing, sweet, tender, grace-filled, rad family ya'll are building. You guys are truly blessed beyond belief...and it totally blesses me to watch this chapter unfold. xoxo
I remember you once wrote a blogpost about feeling inadequate as you cooked dinner that you weren't headlining a conference or having your book published ...please next time those doubts come knocking look at this photo. This is the richest of callings with the most real and incredible results. Amazing. Xx
I. Love. This. Beautiful. Your whole family is such an inspiration. Thank you for blessing all of us by sharing. I also love that you are doing food. :) New food the entire month? all I can say is. . . wow!
Love, love, love!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThose braids are so cute - I want some. Is there a line forming?
ReplyDeleteSO sweet! My boys would not have the foggiest how to even put in a ponytail. May God bless them with lots of girls! :-)
ReplyDeleteBless his heart!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDelete1) Adorable.
ReplyDelete2) Her brother doing it? Priceless.
Stop it right now. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet... and he did such a great job too! Beautiful braids...
ReplyDeleteGod is soooo good! This is worship, right here!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure this is the most profound picture I've seen in a long time <3
ReplyDeleteIt is profound and moving. Have a lump in my throat just looking at it.
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDelete~FringeGirl
Beautiful...do you rent him out? I got a little head of hair here that could use his touch!
ReplyDeleteI know you did not mean it in this way, but I think referring to renting African American kids out carries with it a lot of baggage stemming from our country's history of racism. Since this is probably the farthest thing from what you intended, I just wanted to point out that it can be unintentionally hurtful.
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DeleteYour response is very interesting to me. I just saw a humorous comment to a mom about her child. And I hope your comment wasn't hurtful to Shannan.
DeletePrecious
ReplyDeleteHe's got her straight. That's the stuff right there.
ReplyDeleteThe benefits of adopting Robert just keep multiplying. ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Philippians 4:8. I'll be thinking about this all day.
ReplyDeleteOh. my. WORD. Tell Robert I'm super impressed with his hair skills. And tell Ruby she is just gorgeous. Love love love!
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless... :')
ReplyDeleteI'll be right over with the Keekster.
ReplyDeleteOhmylanta.
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect moment.
ReplyDeleteA photograph of Grace. So perfect.
ReplyDelete~g~
oh my.
ReplyDeleteswoon is right.
xo
Robert...wonderful Ruby...gorgeousness
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd have pictures! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteAwww! It's little things like this that make that sibling bond grow stronger! So glad you were able to capture it in this picture!
ReplyDeleteAdorbs...that's all! ����
ReplyDelete(Oh, and that job Robert needs? I'm thinking someone could use those mad braiding skills of his!)
What a moment of grace...
ReplyDeleteShe's such a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI love it! So sweet and looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteA brother that can do hair? Swoon indeedy.
JaG
AMAZING!!! So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTenderness. These are the moments I cherish.
ReplyDeleteToo perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe best.
ReplyDeletelove it...love it...love it...
ReplyDelete"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits"
ReplyDeleteThis was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this. Just beautiful.
Love it! I'm sure it was a treat for both of them!
ReplyDeleteRobert, I love you soooo much!! You are amazing! Now what do you suggest for my hair??
ReplyDeleteRobert, I love you soooo much!! You are amazing! Now what do you suggest for my hair??
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, I love it and she looks BEAUTIFUL! That's a good big bro for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh come on! ROBERT! We have found your future career path.
ReplyDeleteMelts my heart, Farmgirl.
ReplyDeleteAdorable
ReplyDeletewell, this is the best.
ReplyDeleteSimply Precious, xoxo
ReplyDeletebe still my heart.
ReplyDeleteSwoony!!!
ReplyDeletegeez louise. love it.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww!!! That is the best!!!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous! I can't wait til we're back in the states for awhile and I can get some help and tips with Isaiah's hair. He is ALWAYS handsome, but I need people who know things this white-mama just doesn't know......and for the record, I want PEOPLE to tell me, not the internet. This pic wouldn't be the same with you doing it sitting in front of a wiki-how screen. Ya know?
ReplyDelete...swoony indeed...both of your children...blessings laney
ReplyDeleteSweet!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome big brother! You have created yourselves such a wonderful family .... blessings to all of you. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family moment.
ReplyDeleteAmen to all the above comments. And, super awesome to see what an amazing, sweet, tender, grace-filled, rad family ya'll are building. You guys are truly blessed beyond belief...and it totally blesses me to watch this chapter unfold. xoxo
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so in love with this I can't even find the words.
ReplyDeleteFantabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteThe blessings overflow... even into my world- thanks for sharing sis
ReplyDeleteMy heart just grew three sizes.
ReplyDeletestop it.
ReplyDeletehe's doing her hair?
oh my goodness. my heart is melting.
Oh so cute. Love it!
ReplyDeletePresh!
ReplyDeleteSwoony indeed.
ReplyDeleteI remember you once wrote a blogpost about feeling inadequate as you cooked dinner that you weren't headlining a conference or having your book published ...please next time those doubts come knocking look at this photo. This is the richest of callings with the most real and incredible results. Amazing. Xx
ReplyDeleteMade me a bit weepy. So loving!
ReplyDeleteI. Love. This.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
Your whole family is such an inspiration. Thank you for blessing all of us by sharing.
I also love that you are doing food. :)
New food the entire month? all I can say is. . . wow!
You inspire me...
ReplyDeleteHow this makes my heart smile.
ReplyDeletei was all busy trying to be miss smarty-pants about your school post, and then i saw the hair-do photo. i am sobbing! this is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGod provides. Gifts come from far and near places.