Last Wednesday (September 11th) was the five year anniversary of the day that Lizzie came to us, forever and ever. Of course, we didn’t know that, at the time, that wasn't necessarily true. But, that’s what the case worker told us because she sincerely believed it to be true when she said it. And, that’s what we told the … Continue reading I Remember The Day Lizzie Came To Us
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The Unwanted Facebook Connections Continue…
If you've been wondering what happened after the bio facebook request, your wait is over.... 😉 So, after I moved on past the crying and freaking out (well, the crying, anyway), we decided to be proactive. Time To Cut Some Ties The night that the biological mother made her request, I blocked her from my … Continue reading The Unwanted Facebook Connections Continue…
Six Degrees of Facebook Separation
Life is funny. Never did I think that I would grow up, become a mom, and carry a constant fear; albeit, in the back of my head (most of the time), that I would have to look into the face of the woman who gave birth to my children, ever again. Never did I think … Continue reading Six Degrees of Facebook Separation
Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.
If you told me, a year ago, that I would be writing this blog, I wouldn't have believed you....Wow, that's such a typical way to begin a story, but it's so true. A year ago, after a challenging two week visit with Patrick (my children's older biological brother), I was confident that we would continue to do … Continue reading Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.
Are You Running A Day-Care?
As an adoptive mother to three adorable African American children, I've come to accept and expect comments and questions from random people. Generally, I don't mind. I feel that it's kind of my job (and an opportunity) to educate; just as much as it's my duty to make people aware of the need for adoption. … Continue reading Are You Running A Day-Care?
Finalization Anniversary
Today is the 5 year anniversary of the day that we adopted William and Antwan. Some years on this day, Brian is working. Some years, someone is sick. Some years, something else is complicating things. Some years, I feel like we don't do enough to recognize it. Although, each year, we tell them stories of the day. We … Continue reading Finalization Anniversary
Teenagers Need Homes, Too.
This is not my typical blog post, but when I was asked to share a video and blog post about a family who adopted a teenager from foster care, it was a no-brainer. Everyone Should Have A Home Out of the 104,000 children in foster care who are waiting and hoping to be adopted, 33,000 of them are … Continue reading Teenagers Need Homes, Too.
Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?
A few days before Patrick was scheduled to leave, Lizzie looked at me, and asked "Are we going to keep Patrick?"I don't even know what I said. I was too busy emotionally reacting and unsure of what in the world my response should be.Then when I let her know, the night before, that we were … Continue reading Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?
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