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what I didn’t know

what I didn’t know

If y’all didn’t know it yet, October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (you can find an awesome post about it on No Hands But Ours). And as a mama to a precious bug with and extra chromosome, I not only feel it my duty to share all the sweetness that is Clementine (although I kinda do that on the regular… Read More

10.17.15 · advocating, Clementine, Down syndrome

a family for Scout

a family for Scout

A few months ago, I posted about a little girl named Rosie. I had seen her on the Down syndrome adoption FB group, and was simply taken with her. She was precious in every way and I was surprised that a family hadn’t already come forward for her. She continued to wait and I began to wonder if maybe her family was out there,… Read More

06.08.15 · advocating, Down syndrome

a family for Rosie

a family for Rosie

I first read about this precious girl on the Down Syndrome Adoption FB group and was immediately smitten. And when you see her picture, I’m sure you’ll agree. Those chubby legs. That black hair. Those pink cheeks. Oh my. Now that we are home with our Clementine I have a huge soft spot for these very special kiddos. Before we met Clementine, I was so… Read More

04.16.15 · advocating, Down syndrome, no hands but ours

Maria’s Big House of Hope spotlight: Nathalie

Maria’s Big House of Hope spotlight: Nathalie

**Today Show Hope and I are switching blogs. I’m sharing over there and they’re sharing over here. So excited to share this sweet little one – and all about Show Hope Care Centers – with y’all.** Back in 2003, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, founded Show Hope out of their desire to see more children find their… Read More

05.23.14 · adoption, advocating 2

some news on Gus. and some news on us.

I had to share with y’all who have been so gracious to pray and help spread the word about this precious little peanut. Gus has found his forever family. So very excited for the little guy, I can hardly stand it. And, in case you’re wondering… it’s not us, y’all. But we do have a little bit of news to… Read More

02.07.12 · advocating, special needs adoption 35

Gus. again.

Gus. again.

Oh my, y’all. This little guy is still waiting for his family to find him. His file is with Lifeline and will return to the shared list at the end of this week if a family does not come forward for him. I can speak personally of Lifeline. We LOVE them and consider them to be one of the very… Read More

02.06.12 · advocating, dwarfism 11

Gus

Gus

Look at this little guy. His name is Gus. And he is just one year old. And his special need is dwarfism. Ooooh, I can’t stand it. Don’t his little chubby, dimply arms look just like Vivi’s? As y’all probably know, our Vivienne has dwarfism. We still aren’t quite sure what form of dwarfism she has, as there are many,… Read More

01.26.12 · advocating, dwarfism, special needs adoption 16

NHBO: help wanted

If y’all have been around here long enough, y’all know about No Hands But Ours. No Hands is an advocacy site for China’s special needs program, where we hope to share the real deal about adopting a special needs child. And it is very, very close to my heart. Y’all also probably know my good buddy, Tonggu Momma. Who just… Read More

05.04.11 · advocating, no hands but ours, special needs adoption 12

until Sunday… update!

The little girl I posted about last night has 11 families reviewing her file… sounds like she will have a family by the Sunday night deadline! Just wanted to share the wonderful news 🙂

08.01.10 · advocating 9

until Sunday

until Sunday

This little girl has until Sunday to find a family of her own. Please visit here for more details, as well as contact information for Wasatch, the agency that has her on their designated list. She turned 7 on March 12th. She is healthy. Her SN is left ear microtia. And she really, really needs a family to come for… Read More

07.31.10 · advocating 5

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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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