God is so faithful. My mama heart has been praying hard this year as I watched many of my “babies” take off for new beginnings- some I agreed with, some I did not. But in the best way I could manage I celebrated them all. So many sleepless nights have given way to mornings of… Continue reading Isaiah 43:19… on children and mums
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2 Corinthians 12:9
I do not have the same baby pictures for all of you or the same quality time during the day to spend anymore. I can’t stretch any thinner a budget that is already spent so the time and money get parsed out first to the younger half (or the biggest emergency of a big kid).… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 12:9
Psalm 40:3 A New Song
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. A Tuesday morning is just as good as any other day for God to give me a new song. That verse was on my mind all day… Continue reading Psalm 40:3 A New Song
Putting my heart in check.
You know how sometimes someone says one thing or tells one story and ***poof*** something else in your brain clicks and you are surprised by those connecting synapses?? (I think Oprah deemed it an “aha moment”) Well- let me share one with you from last night’s conversations with friends. First, let me back up and… Continue reading Putting my heart in check.
Why Being in an Adoptive Family is Beautiful!
.... The most beautiful thing about being part of an adoptive family? You are a public display and example for others of love. Creating your adoptive family isn’t without work and sacrifice and lots of time and energy, so when you are out and about and letting your light shine, make no mistake–it shows!… Continue reading Why Being in an Adoptive Family is Beautiful!
When a teachable moment doesn’t appear on its own…
The other day I called a “family meeting”. On a laughable side note, I think the kids thought we might be welcoming yet another family member- in hindsight we’ve had these meetings before when something big is about to change, but I digress. This was not about a new family member, it was about US… Continue reading When a teachable moment doesn’t appear on its own…
832 Wednesday’s (Bobby’s 16th Birthday)
Dear Bobby, Tomorrow is Wednesday morning -we will get up around 6am, go about our busy morning routine of getting all you kids out the door then dad and I will head off to work. Or maybe we won’t, because there is a foot of snow in the forecast. Regardless of the weather, tomorrow would… Continue reading 832 Wednesday’s (Bobby’s 16th Birthday)
What Is the Truth About Pregnancy After Adoption?
The journey of adoption is mentally exhausting. You plan for months or even years to bring home your new baby or child. You make sure everything is set up perfectly for their arrival, you get your paperwork in order, and you open your hearts and your home to caseworkers, among many others, just to make… Continue reading What Is the Truth About Pregnancy After Adoption?
The things that never get easier…
Lots of things in life don’t make sense. Some of it you get used to and some of it you just never will. I hate it when there aren’t any words. It feels like I’m trapped- keeping all of my well wishes, and good intentions and love all to myself because I don’t have words… Continue reading The things that never get easier…
Dreams don’t work unless you do…
I must’ve drawn up plans every couple months for literally years. It became a regular thing, Bob and I would walk around our house debating how to re-work the layout, deciding how we could make more room or at least make the room we had more efficient. At one point we even turned the dining room into… Continue reading Dreams don’t work unless you do…
Life on Cloud Ten 