Author Archives: The Stearns Family

Lifesong for Orphans Invitation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by The Stearns Family

This is for those of you who have not received the evite invitation: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND RSVP VIA EMAIL TO dave@stearnsinafrica.com! Please join us for a special Christmas concert presented by our Zambian orphan guests and learn about … Continue reading →

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You Are Invited…

Posted on July 14, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Today is Saturday July 14 and as most of you know by now my family is reunited. This Monday coming up will be three weeks since we arrived in the USA. Our reunion as a family could not have been … Continue reading →

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Great News!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Just a quick update of GREAT news for our faithful prayer warriors! The petition for our adoption was just completed in Johannesburg late this afternoon.

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Update

Posted on June 17, 2012 by The Stearns Family

HI! I wanted to give you a short update on Dave and Samson. Unfortunately, the US side of the adoption of Samson is taking much longer than any of us had anticipated. Dave and Samson have now been in Zambia … Continue reading →

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“Thank you for leading my brothers to Christ!”

Posted on May 26, 2012 by The Stearns Family

What a roller coaster these past three weeks have been for me as I remain in Africa working on finalizing our adoption of Samson. Some of what I have experienced emotionally was self-inflicted. I have had two false starts as … Continue reading →

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Adjusting to Home Life…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Wow! It is hard to believe that the younger children and I left Zambia 3 weeks ago today. I will have to say that I had no idea how emotionally and physically drained I would be when I returned home. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts since I have been back….

Posted on May 11, 2012 by The Stearns Family

First of all, I just wanted to let everyone know that my mom, David, Ella, and Sadie Grace made it home safely. David and my dad did have malaria when they left but they have both recovered, thank goodness. Sadie … Continue reading →

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Samson Soko Stearns!!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by The Stearns Family

It is with unimaginable joy, grateful hearts and praise for our God that I introduce to you our Son, Samson Soko Stearns! Today, April 27, 2012 God moved swiftly to bring the finalization of the Zambian adoption to completion. We … Continue reading →

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Updates, Hightlights, and Prayer Requests

Posted on April 24, 2012 by The Stearns Family

It’s hard for me to believe that the girls have already been gone 3 1/2 weeks. I imagined that I would be extremely lonely after they have left; but, in fact the days have passed quickly and we have been … Continue reading →

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As the World Turns… :-)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Growing up in a non-Christian home in Indiana with four sisters there was always a soap opera on the TV. I remember thinking “As the World Turns” sure seems like an odd name for a show? As I get older … Continue reading →

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