Day 4 – You’re Beautiful

There is a song on the radio right now, with a super-catchy beat, and when it came on the other day you clapped and danced along to it. I did too. But then I listened to the words, Dear Girl, and I cringed. I hate that our world will teach you that your beauty […]

Day 3 – Laugh Often

Child, you have a great laugh. It mostly comes out when we chase you or tickle you, and it’s awfully infectious.

Your Mama can be a bit serious at times, intensely focused on the task before her, and I promise I’m working on this because really, I want to laugh more with you. Once upon […]

Why I Care About Adoption

Throughout our adoption journey, I’ve connected over at Waiting to Belong and found great resources and encouragement there. I’m so grateful for the work that they do at Focus on the Family to encourage adoptive families – including bringing Dr. Karyn Purvis to our area this fall! Join us at the conference? (I can’t […]

What I Wish Adoptive Parents Knew

Today, I’m welcoming Lorilee Craker to my little corner of the internet – and friend, when I read this, my throat choked, and tears burned. So very, very glad she’s sharing her heart with us. (And wasn’t she the cutest baby?)

“In 1968, when I was adopted, my parents had their pick of babies. Literally, […]