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This week I had the rare opportunity to be out in the world and speak with another adult. This used to be so common when my kids were little, and I was at parks chatting with…
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The author expresses profound weariness beyond physical exhaustion, struggling with the expectations of everyday life while still finding joy in family activities. Despite feelings of sadness and silence towards God, there is a desire for hope…
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I know I’m not the only one who feels like there just aren’t words for the difficulties we face in life sometimes. My prayer the last two days. “God help.” That’s all I can muster. Before…
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From every couple hour feedings, to sitting up, to first foods, to the Christmas trip to see our family. For almost a whole year you were part of us. We were family. I picked a forever…
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I have been thinking about what hope has meant to me over the years. Instead of words o opted to sketch a few images. What does hope mean to you? Is it important to have it?…
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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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