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Finding Joy in Chaos: My Journey of Adoption and Parenting
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 other parents. Now, usually my chats are with my older kids, my husband, my…
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Embracing Struggles: Developing Spiritual Resilience
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 and faith. They recommend Mark Vroegop’s book, “Dark clouds. Deep Mercy,” for those facing…
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When Life Feels Overwhelming: Embracing Faith and Resilience
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 that I would say in my head “I don’t have words. I can’t sing.…
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Navigating Grief: A Mother’s Journey
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 name for you. I wrestled with fear and love. To not be able to…
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Like blood to a body so is hope to a life.
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? How do you regain it when life doesn’t go the way you had hoped…
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From Disappointment to Hope: Trusting God’s Love
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 no?” See I’ve found his love to feel more than a bit conditional. I…
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Exploring Anne’s Roots: A Family Trip to China
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 from our two weeks spent in her birth country. She told us she wanted…
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The Importance of One-on-One Dates with Your Kids
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 deeper connection. The experience emphasizes the value of one-on-one time with children.
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Exploring Birth Country: A Family’s Adoption Journey
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 wanted to go back to her birth country and see and experience everything we…
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Building Bonds: The Benefits of Contacting Birth Families
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 in those circumstances still need to be able to honor their lost family and…
