I am so thrilled to have the chance to return to Kazakhstan this spring. When we returned home from Uralsk, Kazakhstan with our sons in October 2006, we left a part of our hearts in Kaz and we were profoundly impacted. Our lives have never been the same and our view of the world was forever changed.

We are indebted to that country for the gift of our boys and our hearts ache for the children that are still there waiting. This trip will give our family an opportunity to give back to the country and in a small way to bring joy to the children still in orphanages.

I am so excited to be helping to build a playground, loving on kids, and doing various other work. It will be hard, it will be emotional, and it will be an incredible experience. I am so blessed to have this opportunity!