Can’t blog for long, I have my hands full. No cool photos or videos (yet).
About 4 years ago, my wife and I received custody of our (then) four-year-old niece, Taeyonna. At that point, Rai and I just had one child, Kendi, who was just two-years-old at the time. We have always been close to Tae and were glad to bring her into our family. She calls me Daddy, calls Rai Mommy and she is a real-deal member of the King Team.
A little less than two years ago, Rai and I had Ezekiel – my main man. He is fun and witty and I love him like crazy!
At the point where we had EZ (our nickname for Ezekiel), people really starting joking about how LARGE our family was.
Well, at least for the summer (and likely for much, much longer), Rai and I have drafted two new members onto the King Team – Sakiah (Age 5) and Elijah (Age 4) – our niece and nephew.
They are great kids, but would really benefit from being down here with us in a major way. Obviously, having 5 kids is a big, hairy, messy deal, but James 1:27 is really making sense to us right now. Is the timing perfect? Do we have the resources? The space? The food? The beds? Not really! But those are the wrong questions for these kids.
Do we have the love? Do we have the skills? Does it feel right? Does it honor God? Will our friends and family help us out?
I think so.
Some hilarious stories coming soon.
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Shaun when I saw and spoke with you Sunday I thought what a fine young man and I am so proud of you and Rai and after reading today I am evan more prouder of you both I am looking forward to yhe news about the Church the Courageous Church. I will pray for you and your family always
Alcendia
In the absence of a big home and a big budget is a BIG HEART. And the answer to the more important questions in Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes…
It is truly a blessing to see others take James 1:27 literally, and not worry about what we can or can’t afford or have room for. The Williams family support you 100%. We too hope to adopt our son Nathaniel and possibly his brother in California, so keep us in your prayers. You can see his pics on my myspace. We are honored to call you guys friends (more like family), and we are enjoying praying and watching as you all build thid dynamic new ministry. Love to you all always.
Thank you all for your prayers and support!
Alcendia – I hope to see you in Atlanta one day after we launch our church later this year.
Pastor D – your support and constant encouragement means the world to me.
Angie & Crew – I am excited that we are sharing this journey with you all. I am excited about what you all are doing and will go check out the photos on MySpace now.
We are trying to come to church with you all soon…maybe this Saturday?
–Shaun & Crew