Who am I?
Guess we’ve always got get that question out in the open, don’t we?
People define themselves many ways… their job, their geography, their family, their friends, their faith. It all makes up who we are. And of course, there’s the inevitable reality of the gap between who we are and who we want to be. It’s just easy to dream of a totally different reality than the … er … real one. So, I’ll try not to do that.
- I’m a Christian. I follow Jesus. He is very important to me, as is His church. Daily, I want to be more like Him, so that others would see God and invest in their own relationship with Him.
- I’m a husband. My family is important to me too. I’m married. Her name is Faith. She is the most amazing wife and mom. I often joke that I used to be so competent before I got married, but now I don’t know how to do half the stuff I used to be able to do.
- I’m a dad. Our son’s name is John. He’s 5. We adopted him from the Philippines in 2008. He’s the most wonderful little kid *ever*!
- I’m all about community. I like gathering people together. I’m all about the next huge party or not eating alone.
- I’m a teacher. I believe God gives us gifts and calls us to certain roles in the body of Christ. My role has always been to understand and share, which is to teach.
If you’re looking for who everybody else is, here are a few links that you’ll want to check out: Faith Block (my wife), Mike Block (my brother), and others coming soon.
Hi Jeff. I’m a 44yr old father of 5 children, husband of 1 beautiful wife. Second marriage for both of us. We came together mainly because we were both headed the same direction, towards God. We both got custody of our kids, our ex’s don’t seem to be too concerned with the spiritual upbringing of our children, but luckily, they don’t fight our desire for it. My wife is in the process of schooling for youth activities director, it is her calling, although she fought it tooth and nail for a good year. I’m involved in a mens accountability group, and I’m trying to get a puppet ministry off the ground. I have to sign off, the kids are up, and I need to get them ready for school. Later brother.
Jeff,
This will be short but I just had to say HI and tell you how much I enjoy your web sites. I am also a Christian. I am 47 years old and I live in Wildomar, California. I would love to talk sometime and/or email and become friends. I have alot of time to spend reading and surfing the net etc. I became disabled earlier this year and I spend alot of time in my home. Ok, I said this would be short and I have to stick to that because if I don’t I’ll be up all night typing and reading.
Until next time my Christian Brother,
David.
Hello Jeff,
My name is Erin and I graduated with Brad in 1993, Wheaton-Warrenville South, HS. The last time I saw him was in 2003 and I would really like to catch up with him and his family. Is there anyway that you could give him my contact information, etc… I would be so grateful.
I wish you and your family a Blessed Holiday Season,
-Erin
Hi Jeff,
I came upon your blog by referencing Shekinah Home. We are also adopting from here. Just received our referral two weeks ago. I would like to ask you more questions but not on open forum. Would you or your wife email me? Thanks for the info about the home and pictures- I am overwhelmed by the prayers that have been answered already in our adoption process- God is Good!!!!
hello jeff,
This is anne from australia,born in philippines,so im a filipino,I am 32 yrs old,and happily married with an australian man but Idont have a child,Ihave faith in god, and I know if its his well to give me a hild of my own.I was a catholic before,but eversince I never like praying in front of many idols but now praise god, I am a christian and found god at last in my maried life…I was enjoying reading your website,I was reading the economic issues of philippines and youre right AND ITS ALL TRUE.I am just lucky enough that i have a very god fearing family,helpful and just beautiful family.
I am not sure if i can have a child of my own, and since i have a thriteen yrs old cousin which was abandoned by her mother,i want to adopt her, but i dont know how it works.coz i send a letter to australian immigration,i was told that we cannot adopt someone we know or related to me.but i know god is there to help us to make a way, but so far i am feeling hopeless,and im so grateful that i click this site and found out that i can ask some questions about adoption.
god is really good and praise the lord…
thanks a lot
i can wait till you will be able to reply my message…
god bless