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My son asked for some of my candy bar. I gave him a piece of it. He responded with. “I love you mom.” My question for him was, “Do you still love me when I say…
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Then: Ten years ago my husband Eric, and I flew to China to meet our daughter Anne and bring her home. She was only a year old. As she grew we showed her pictures and videos…
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The author reflects on a meaningful lunch date with their son, highlighting a newfound maturity in him and the importance of communication. They discuss feelings, affirmations, needs, ownership, and struggles during the date, leading to a…
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Our family is preparing to take a trip to our child’s birth country for the first time since adoption of our daughter ten years ago. As soon as our daughter was old enough to talk, she…
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This post is for foster parents and/or adoptive parents who do have the option for birth family relationships. I know some adopted children are unfortunately not given any birth family information or option for contact. Children…
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In the Bible when Jesus is talking about leaving earth, He tells the disciples that He is leaving to prepare a place for them. He tells them will one day return to take them to that…
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As a foster parent, when I prepare for a day spent in family court this is what I do. First, let’s pack the bag. Included in this bag are: 1.) Snacks/food. First, I consider the child…
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I was doing a workout the other day and the coach lead me through a weightless piece. I cooperated because I figured the girl on the screen ((I was using a Tonal machine) should know best.…
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Just the other day: I was busy getting my youngest ready for a field trip to a local pumpkin patch. I was thinking only of getting our lunches together, and getting out the door on time.…

