This is neither appropriate nor even remotely polite to post here. But I want to share it, nonetheless. Because this? Is my life. I am not a drinker. Maybe, with my girlfriends, or with my husband on a special occasion, I might have a beer. But on this occasion, on this day, make mine a double. Please. You see, I… Read More
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… Read More
four years later
Yesterday was Sophie’s day for show-and-tell. I expected her to run down the stairs clutching a favorite bear. Or a new toy. But she wasn’t. Instead she came down asking if she could bring something from her “China box”. Her box of extra special things from her time in China. She loves to go through her box and ask questions…. Read More
God and me.
I’ve started this post numerous times over the last few weeks. It’s been a long, difficult wait to pour out what is in my heart. But Jesus has been working on me, helping me to weed out the things that don’t belong there. Hurt feelings. Critical thoughts. A desire to please others over Him. He’s managed to spoon feed me… Read More
buckle up. part 2.
There were several comments from my last post that were put off by the first sentence, “If you’re not a Christian, this post is not for you.” Even under the fire of those who choose to call that sentence un-Christian, I’m not retracting it. I’ve thought about it a lot. I meant it. And I still mean it. I am… Read More
buckle up
If you’re not a Christian, this post is not for you. If God hasn’t pricked your heart to the plight of the orphan, stop reading now. But if you’re still with me, I’ve got something to say. And it’s not wrapped up with a bow, nice and pretty and polite. So buckle up. What are you doing? To make a… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: {the beginning}
Five years ago today. April 11, 2005, we placed our order to Joe and Jennifer at My Adoption Website to host our travel journal to Isabelle. Their very first order. Looking back, I realize that Chris and I envisioned our “Journey to Isabelle” as an isolated event. We assumed that we would bring her home, and our lives would continue… Read More
a response
I have to say, I was blown away by the response to ‘the ugly, beautiful truth‘ post. It is an issue that we, as adoptive parents, wrestle with prayerfully and thoughtfully. It is not something to take lightly or offhandedly, as our decisions today will certainly affect the way our children feel about themselves tomorrow. I expect that every adoptive… Read More
the ugly, beautiful truth
disclaimer: this is my blog, therefore it is my opinion. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. If you don’t like my opinion, I am okay with that. Just be kind when expressing your opinion here. Isabelle was born with a hole in her heart. Abandoned at the gates of an orphanage. In a very… Read More
dear foster care
Oh my. Vivi at 16 months. I could just die from the sweetness. Thank you Grace and Hope. For taking such wonderful care of our girl.
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