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Meet Magnolia

Meet Magnolia

I’d like to introduce y’all to someone kinda special. Meet Miss Magnolia Jane, our daughter. I know, I can hardly stand it. Seriously. Now for the story, because I’m guessing you’re probably curious. And the truth is, it’s a story worth telling because it’s not our story. It’s His. I’m not going to share it all today, but I want… Read More

12.14.15 · adoption, Magnolia, special needs adoption

Clementine’s real special need

Clementine’s real special need

When we reviewed Clementine’s medical, it was pretty boring. In a really good way. Down syndrome, a minor heart issue and developing relatively well. Once we’d committed and were well into the wait, we got word of her breathing issues. Asthma? Pneumonia? Bronchitis? She was hospitalized for the entire month of April. Then in September we got the news that… Read More

07.27.15 · complete tracheal rings, special needs adoption

become a mentoring mom

become a mentoring mom

I am so. excited. This project has been in the *dream* stage for a long time. But with a website overhaul pending, and realizing our need for more organizational and informational supports to make No Hands But Ours all it can be, the time to turn this dream into reality is now. Joining me on this adventure are Rebecca, Liberty,… Read More

06.02.14 · adoption, no hands but ours, special needs adoption 6

Sunday Snapshot: you go, girl.

Sunday Snapshot: you go, girl.

She was the subject of my very first Sunday Snapshot. Over three years ago. And today seemed a perfect day to do it again. Because there is much to celebrate. Isabelle’s teacher called me on Friday. With some news. Evidently, Isabelle’s reading level was recently tested. At the end of the year last year, Isabelle was reading at a level… Read More

03.02.13 · Isabelle, real life, special needs adoption, Sunday Snapshot 42

her little hand

her little hand

This picture, at first glance, looks like a child’s scribble. And it is. But it is so. much. more. Y’all probably know this, but for those of you who might not, Poppy’s special need is missing fingers on her left hand, also known as symbrachydactyly. It’s pretty much a non-issue in our day-to-day existence. In fact, I’ve found myself completely… Read More

01.18.13 · Poppy, special needs adoption 36

six percent :: surgery

six percent :: surgery

He in surgery. All has gone well, so far. They gave him the “goofy juice” and he proceeded to get very, very goofy. Then they wheeled him back to surgery. And I held his hand until he fell asleep. Then I walked out, down the hallway, and proceeded to bawl like a baby. Many here enduring surgeries for reasons so… Read More

07.26.12 · clubfoot, Jude, six percent, special needs adoption 7

six percent :: it’s go time

six percent :: it’s go time

Today marks the beginning of Jude’s treatment to correct his relapsing clubfoot. He’ll get his first of two casts to prepare his foot for surgery. He is, in fact, at his appointment right now with his dad and a few of his siblings. But I am here. At home. Holding down the fort with the other kiddos. Wishing I could… Read More

07.09.12 · clubfoot, Jude, six percent, special needs adoption 33

six percent

six percent

*update: Jude did great in the MRI. no results until our docs have a look, but so glad this is behind us now. Thank you so much for your prayers.* Jude came home from China five years ago. He was 16 months and had bilateral, unrepaired clubfoot. We took him to Iowa for casting and we followed the bracing protocol… Read More

05.16.12 · clubfoot, Jude, six percent, special needs adoption 52

because I should be packing…

or organizing… or cleaning. I thought it would be the perfect time for some fun. Instead. You ready? How about a really-fun-super-fanastic quiz? I thought it would be fun to compile some answers to the following questions about your China adoption travel experience. After I asked y’all for help with special needs blogs links a few weeks ago (and y’all… Read More

03.27.12 · china travel tips, special needs adoption, Tallula China trip 18

and… exhale.

We have travel dates. April 8 – Arrive in Wuhan April 9 – GOTCHA DAY April 10 – ADOPTION DAY April 11 – Fly to Guangzhou April 12 – Medical April 14 – Medical/TB skin test read April 16 – CA April 17 – Get Visa April 18 – Fly HOME Can not wait to squeeze you, little one.

03.20.12 · special needs adoption, Tallula, Tallula China trip 55

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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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magnolia - 2016
clementine - 2014
tallula - 2012
penelope - 2011
vivienne - 2010
shepherd - 2008
jude - 2007
sophie - 2006
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