About 7 kids ago I thought I knew everything! There was a lot of "hypothetical parenting" going on. Then, 13 years ago I met this guy. We have been happily living just on the edge of my comfort zone ever since. Today he turns 13! I've been down this road a few times now. I know… Continue reading Thirteen
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Veteran’s Day (Observed)
My grandfather was a WWII veteran. His hands were calloused, his shoulders were broad, and he was tall. Sometimes more bear than man. He grew up as an orphan along with his brothers after his parents and other siblings died at a young age and he was chosen by his new family for his ability… Continue reading Veteran’s Day (Observed)
Love Letters
Here we are. Minus the dog and my husband and I. But most of my whole world in one picture. Some of us are adopted, some of us aren't and it does matter. Not which ones are which matters, but the stories we all brought to our home are different. That's what makes us, us. And… Continue reading Love Letters
1 Thessalonians 5:11
My mother told me when I was little that someday you would see my name on a book. She will be the first to tell you I always had a pencil and paper in my hands. I believe we are supposed to speak blessings over our children and my mother has done that since I was young...
Sweet 16
Happiest 16th Birthday! You have been set apart since before your mother and I ever crossed paths, long before you and I first met and even before anyone knew whether you were a boy or a girl or what you were going to be named. Your determination and strength is inspirational and your humor is… Continue reading Sweet 16
Our last Adoption-Day-Eve
Tomorrow is an entirely new beginning for our family. First and foremost, after 999 days of foster care, on Day 1000 -"N" will complete our family! It is nothing short of spectacular when I realize how perfectly God has brought us all together. I have been blessed beyond any explanation for it. In fact, I… Continue reading Our last Adoption-Day-Eve
Father’s Day 2017
Happy Fathers Day to my very best friend, to someone who is often flying blindly into growing up, raising kids, and building a life, as much as I am- you set the bar high when it comes to being a dad. For all the moments in between the polished pictures, for the 90% of dinners… Continue reading Father’s Day 2017
2nd to last Adoption-Day-Eve
A whole life can change based on decisions that are made when you don’t yet know what’s happening- (even when you think you know the future, when you’ve already got a plan). In our case, in one moment, our life changed with the realization that “little brother” needed us too. In that moment it was… Continue reading 2nd to last Adoption-Day-Eve
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