Family

Granny loved family. And if she loved you, you were family. So many people referred to her as Granny or Granny Bernyce and it warmed her heart.

Two of the people she dearly loved were my cousin, Josh, and his wife, Liz. Granny was my maternal grandmother and Josh is a paternal cousin, so they were "related" by marriage. But she was always fond of him and would be so proud of the choice that he and Liz have made to adopt two Ethiopian orphans. They are already Mom and Dad to two adorable boys, Hendrix and Hudson, but their family wasn't complete. Because of some health complications, God led them towards international adoption. They have been on the waiting list, anxiously anticipating the arrival of their precious girls for almost 16 months. Think about that--that's almost 2 pregnancies of time spent praying, hoping, wondering, dreaming of the little people whom God has placed in their hearts as surely and strongly as He placed the boys in her womb.

It is a delight and an honor to send our first check to them because I know Granny would love to have written the check herself. Josh and Liz, we are so excited for, proud of and inspired by y'all! We cannot wait to meet our newest nieces (even though technically I know that they are 1st cousins once removed). We love them and we love you!

Please keep up with them and The James Initiative through their blog.