For both my husband and I there has been a constant stirring of the heart for a few years now without a clear idea of what we were to do about the desires we had. They were vague at best. We both felt pulled towards orphans and Eastern Europe and felt we wanted to serve in some capacity in helping with this great need. I also had another desire and hope for our family that my husband did not. I prayed for more than a year and a half that God would change my husband’s heart or take the desire away. Little did we both know that God would change my husband’s heart and redirect my focus. Our hearts again being of one accord and beating for the same desire. At times this desire brings a deep sense of peace and hope although at other times we feel like a heavy weight or burden is on our hearts and it is growing by the day. With this, we are compelled to RESPOND and stirred to LEAP.<\/p>\n

More to come…<\/p>\n

In love and grace,
\nHeather<\/p>\n

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