February 1, 2011

a whopper

chris

This is my crazy husband.Not.Although he looks silly in this picture, my husband is typically quite serious.Calculated.Disciplined.Since we began the adoption process for Isabelle in 2004, we've had numerous discussions about adoption...Should we?Again?And, as you might have guessed, most of the time I am the one doing the asking.Most of the time my husband is the one doing the answering.NO.A while ago I mentioned wanting to share my thoughts on reluctant husbands.You know... husbands who - even though their wives desperately want to - do not want to adopt.And, … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: adoption, Q and A
May 26, 2010

an answer for anonymous

I'm turning over the blog today into the trustworthy hands of my husband. He has agreed to tackle this recent anonymous comment left on yesterday's post. It's a comment I appreciate for it's candor and sincerity, but one I wasn't 100% sure how to answer: "... something has been nagging at me lately. I respect that you feel strongly that God shows you the way and that He provides, but I'm interested in what you have to say about this: There's a family somewhere in the world that is good and righteous. They believe Jesus is their savior and they pray as often … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: my faith, Q and A
May 25, 2010

one question answered… a big one

megadog said... How do you answer the question of "How much does adoption cost?" I am always mildly uncomfortable with that question and yet want to answer it honestly to help anyone who might be thinking of adoption. It's a hard one for me. Do you have a good answer? Kateri said... The problem... they are all coming to me with the same problem... is the cost involved in adopting a child internationally or, in some cases, domestically. How do you encourage people who come to yo with the same concerns? Do you offer suggestions on fundraising, and if so, … [Read more...]

46 Comments
Posted Under: adoption, my faith, Q and A, special needs adoption
May 20, 2010

nosy, continued

I'm just gonna stick with this comment from my buddy today. Cuz it pretty much covers half the questions that were asked. Just read on... you'll see.a Tonggu Momma said...favorite guilty pleasure food?Chicken Scallopini from Macaroni Grill followed by their Turtle Cheesecake. Oh my.SAT score (heh - you did it to me)?1300. I think it was like 620 - math and 680 - verbal but I'm not sure. It did manage to get me into a three year degree program at college :) if you had not married your husband, who would your celebrity spouse have been? and why?Dude. Is this right to … [Read more...]

15 Comments
Posted Under: Q and A
May 19, 2010

dear nosy

I was prepared, I thought. I expected nosy. After all, I am one of the nosiest people I know. And I did write in my post that I'm an open book.Well, y'all did not disappoint. Thanks for just laying it all out there peeps. And asking away. And although I'm not usually one to jump right in and tackle the toughest part of a challenge, in this case, I'm changing my game plan.For today, I'll try to tackle the anonymously posted questions. Whenever I see 'anonymous' at the top of a comment, not gonna lie, my stomach does a flip flop. But y'alls questions weren't so … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Q and A
May 18, 2010

if you ever wanted to ask

I had hoped to have something to write today, but again, the words just don't seem to be coming.I guess I'll have to wait until I have something to say.Until then, if you happen to have a question for me, it would be a great time to ask. And I'll do my best to answer. Within reason of course.We had a Q and A session a few years ago and it was really fun for me. There were some great questions asked. Y'all are some funny peeps.But the answers were pretty boring though. I think we talked a lot about closets. And crockpots.So consider yourself forewarned.I really am a … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Q and A