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Tag: foster care

The Principle of Addition
2019, Foster/Adoption Journey

The Principle of Addition

My husband and I recently attended a couple of workshops: one on fostering family connections within foster care and one … Continue reading The Principle of Addition

“Come Here…”
2019, Dealing with Loss, Foster/Adoption Journey, Infertility & Miscarriage

“Come Here…”

February 12th. For the last 3 years, this has been a day of remembrance for me. A day to remember … Continue reading “Come Here…”

The Awaited Child
2018, Christmas, Foster/Adoption Journey

The Awaited Child

Christmas came early in our house this year with a phone call and a question. A question we wholeheartedly said … Continue reading The Awaited Child

Stepping Into The Breach
2018, Adventures in Parenting, Foster/Adoption Journey, Life Lessons

Stepping Into The Breach

It’s been a month. A hard month. And I had hoped that by today, I would have something new to … Continue reading Stepping Into The Breach

Looking For Windows
2018, Foster/Adoption Journey, Hope

Looking For Windows

Today I did something I never dreamed I would have to do. Today we placed our Little Gift in his … Continue reading Looking For Windows

Even If…
2018, Foster/Adoption Journey, Life Lessons

Even If…

You can expect the possibility of something. Know that it might become a reality. You can run through a million … Continue reading Even If…

Making Memories
2018, Adventures in Parenting, Foster/Adoption Journey, Travel

Making Memories

Summer is slowly winding down and similarly my thoughts are turning reflective. It’s hard to believe that it’s been four … Continue reading Making Memories

In the Waiting
2018, Foster/Adoption Journey, Life Lessons

In the Waiting

Hope and waiting go hand in hand. To be finished waiting is to have lost hope; it means you believe there is nothing up ahead worth waiting for. Continue reading In the Waiting

Redefining Motherhood
2018, Adventures in Parenting, Foster/Adoption Journey, Motherhood

Redefining Motherhood

Today is one of the biggest and most celebrated days of the year and as I am approaching Mother’s Day … Continue reading Redefining Motherhood

The Call That Changed Everything
2018, Adventures in Parenting, Foster/Adoption Journey, Motherhood

The Call That Changed Everything

When I woke up Monday morning, 12 days ago, I had no idea that my life was about to change … Continue reading The Call That Changed Everything

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