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there’s no such thing as an easy adoption.

there’s no such thing as an easy adoption.

Note: When I write about adoption, I’m speaking to other Christians. I can’t write about adoption “in general” without beginning and ending with my faith. Separating my feelings and beliefs on adoption from my feelings and beliefs about Jesus is simply impossible. I think C.S. Lewis sums it up perfectly: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun… Read More

11.14.13 · for the orphan 45

fundraising family? orphan ministry? read on.

Lots of y’all commented and emailed me privately about your adoption fundraisers and orphan ministries and I’m so excited to for November now! But I need something first. Please email me a square button or logo – like the one below that my sweet girl made for me – so I can add you and your efforts on behalf of… Read More

10.29.13 · for the orphan 21

for the orphan

for the orphan

Hello. I’m Stefanie. And this is my blog. Thought an introduction might be in order since it’s been so long. I mean, it’s been months since I’ve sat down to really write anything here. I know I’ve posted pictures, but writing has been more elusive. It’s not that I haven’t thought about it, or that I don’t have anything to… Read More

10.25.13 · adoption, for the orphan 33

Half the Sky

Shortly after I began my quest to gain all the available information on Chinese adoption, 2 years ago and many, many computer hours later, I read about an American charity called Half the Sky. It seemed like a great opportunity to help a child in need, all I had to do was agree to let them charge my credit card… Read More

08.16.06 · for the orphan, love others, Sophie 5

I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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our china journeys

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clementine - 2014
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penelope - 2011
vivienne - 2010
shepherd - 2008
jude - 2007
sophie - 2006
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a dirty secret in adoption
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there's no such thing as an easy adoption
if I can, you can.
co-sleeping, why we do it.
gawsh. the series.
crazy
affording adoption
God and me.
Vivi's diagnosis
the ugly, beautiful truth
special needs: my .02
my testimony
dear anonymous
my chinese son

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