Kirill's Story

Post taken directly from the blog of Pudge & Biggs


Perhaps you've already heard the story of Kirill...



...it's the story of a family who raised thousands of dollars and crossed an ocean to tell a little boy locked away in a big building that he was worthy of time in the sun.


It's the story of a boy waiting for years to feel the arms of a momma around him and melting into a new warm happy when they finally arrived.

Take a minute and watch the miracle yourself...











It's the story of a family that raised thousands of dollars and crossed an ocean and scooped up an angel and asked to take him home.



It's the story of a family who heard the word NO.


It's the story of a judge who said NO because Kirill had Down syndrome and, therefore, did not deserve his time in the sun.




You can read his whole story here...

Checkbooks can't solve this one.


No fundraisers are applicable here.

In order for Kirill to come home with the family that has taken on the world to hold him in their arms, the judicial decision-makers in Kirill's country must have a dramatic change of heart.

I only know one department to go to with that request.


Please pray for Kirill today...for his safe-keeping and compassionate care as decisions are made on his behalf.


Please pray for the heart of the judge who said NO because Kirill is NOT the only child with Down syndrome being adopted out of the district she resides over.

Pray for continued courage in hearts that are breaking.

Pray for hearts to be employed in making decisions where reason has only been called upon before.

Pray for a break in the dark and for whispers of mercy to illuminate the clear place Kirill holds in the family that has found him.


Please pray for sun.

Heartstring friends

These are just a few of my friends that work for Heartstrings Community Foundation. I volunteer for this awesome organization and look forward to visiting everyone when I do. I recently took pictures to update their website and posters and I wanted to share a few of them with you today and I will share a few more with you later in the week. Check out this website to read more. We also have the annual Spring Gala coming up.. I volunteer my photography services every year and get to shake rattle and roll during the dance at the end of the event. I can't wait!

Who kicked butt at State?

Maddie did! Way to go girlie!!

I pull muscles just watching her perform.

Coming soon! I can't wait to share what I've been doing..

Reminder of Drawings for Dariya

Please don't forget that I am having drawings for those who donate to Dariya on the sidebar of my blog. Email me or leave me a comment after you make your donation and let me know which item you would like to be entered to win... the Dress?.... Photo session for locals?.... or the OPI set... Remember that the dress is custom so it comes in MANY colors and styles including the Minnie dress. Let's get this baby home to her family people!!

Sarah:  brums1175@gmail.com

Please pray

Please join me in praying for the lives lost in Japan and for those who are left behind. This video seems like something out of a horror movie and was very difficult for me to watch. I can't even begin to imagine....

Lord Jesus please place your loving hands on those in Japan and guide them on this difficult journey. Please comfort them in this time of need and show them your light. amen.

Pink Ribbon Tournament

This past weekend Madison had a gymnastics meet "Pink Ribbon". The pink ribbon tournament is to remember and honor those who have fought breast cancer. Madison made the choice to honor a teacher at her school which made me so proud ( of course she always makes me proud ). She works so hard and the hard work really shows when she competes! I made around 53 ribbons for her gym and it was worth every minute that I put into the project. In a week and a half we are headed to State in Wichita and this will be the last meet of the year. Then onto Barry's softball.. I enjoy being the spectator to cheer them both on!