Adoption is when a child grew in its mommy’s heart instead of her tummy. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for adoption. Without adoption we would not have the family that we have. My little girl would not be in my life. (more…)
Adoption
Adoption is a topic that is dear to my heart. Even though our adoption has been finalized I still keep up to date on trends and important topics in the world of adoption. Our lives have forever been changed through the adoption process. Our adoption story starting with a few days before placement until the present time is recorded on this blog.
Thankfulness Day 23- Adoption
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013Thankfulness Day 3- Madilyn
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
“From the moment they placed you in our arms, you snuggled right into our hearts.” – Unknown
Today I am thankful for Madilyn. She is my five year old wonder child that never stops talking and has a smile that just won’t quit. (more…)
National Adoption Month
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Did you know that November is National Adoption Month? I will be honest I really did not know anything about it until after we became involved with foster care and adoption. (more…)
“I’ll take anyone”
Friday, October 25th, 2013
Recently Davion Navar Henry Only made a plea for a family. “I’ll take anyone,” Davion said. “Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don’t care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be.” (more…)
5 Questions not to ask Adoptive Parents
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
I am sometimes amazed at the blunt questions people will ask when it comes to adoption. Sometimes I know I must have a look on my face that says, “You did not just ask that.” (more…)
Did they bond?
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
1st photo together. July 2, 2008
Every once in a while people will ask me if my children had a bond right away or did we have to work on getting them to bond. (more…)
My Thoughts on Baby Veronica
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
Most everyone has heard of the “Baby Veronica” adoption case. This is a case involving an adoption that is being challenged by a biological father who has ties to the Indian Nation. (more…)
Adoption and love- FTB
Monday, September 16th, 2013Throughout our adoption journey we had people warn us in very concerned tones that we could never love an adopted child like our own. People told us that it just would not be the same, and that we should be prepared to not feel the same for an adopted child as we did for our biological child. (more…)
Who picked me up?
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
The other night at dinner we were having a normal conversation when Madilyn once again asked me, “did I grow in your tummy like Caleb.” (more…)
Would I do it again?
Thursday, September 5th, 2013I often get asked if I would adopt again, and the answer is YES. I would love to adopt another child. However, the cost of adoption is so great I just don’t know if it is possible. (more…)