Update (11/7/10) The Smiths have decided to move to England in order to adopt Owen from there. Once the Smiths have adopted Owen in England, they will eventually be able to move back to the U.S. and go through the process of making Owen a U.S. citizen. The great news right now is that the … Continue reading Bringing Owen Home
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“Search me, O God, and Know My Heart”
Excerpts from Psalm 139 O LORD, you have searched me .....and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; .....you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; .....you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue .....you know it … Continue reading “Search me, O God, and Know My Heart”
A Perspective on Sacrifice
On Sunday morning, I will ride to the high speed rail station with Trena, Holly, and baby Leia to meet Leia's adoptive parents, David and Kalina. Holly and Trena are going to let me be the one to hand Leia off to her parents, and I am THRILLED about this as I imagine what joy … Continue reading A Perspective on Sacrifice
A (Chinese) New Year
Dear Friends and Family, First, thank you all for your continued prayers. I encourage you to check my blog site often to read updates and peruse media that will help you to better understand what I'm doing, what things I need prayer for, and what life is like here in Taiwan. Ian Ullstrom Thank you … Continue reading A (Chinese) New Year