With less than 10 days until Christmas and the anticipation of a heavy snowfall, our household is in full Christmas mode. We’ve decorated the tree and hung an excessive number of lights throughout our home. We’ve splurged on cookies and hot chocolate as after-school snacks. We’ve listened exclusively to holiday playlists. And I’ve rediscovered...
Nothing has broken my heart quite like becoming a foster parent. This weekend, we said goodbye to a six-year-old little boy who loved chocolate chip pancakes, Spiderman, and cuddling with our dog. I wish you could know him– he brought giggles and smiles into our home, and he had a contagious laugh. Every day...
I’ve not always been a huge fan of our name. After joining HOPE International, I would often receive calls intended for other organizations with similar names. “Hello, this is HOPE International… No, I’m sorry, but we do not offer scholarships. I think you must be trying to reach Hope International University…” “Hello, this is...