Once you truly understand your own story and why you want to pursue adoption, you will have a clearer sense of what TYPE of adoption makes sense for you. There are two basic categories of adoption*, with many subsets: DOMESTIC ADOPTION and INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION. (*A …
“Do you want to have your tubes tied?” I was 23 years old and pregnant with my second child when my doctor asked me this question. No, she wasn’t being insensitive or doubting my ability to parent more children. But after watching my journey through …
November is National Adoption Month and I’m celebrating big on my blog! Maybe you’ve always wanted to adopt but your questions so far outweigh your answers that you wouldn’t know where to start. If that’s you, I hope you’ll find encouragement, practical advice, and some resources …
He may be the only Patriots and Red Sox fan to live south of the Mason-Dixon line, and he belongs to a small subset of pastors whose clothing of choice includes a Dr. Pepper baseball cap and jean shorts. He blogs fearlessly (at More Conversations That Matter) …
You know that obnoxious person on your Fantasy Football team who has absolutely no business being there? They own an official jersey for their favorite team, but you’re pretty confident they wouldn’t be able to pick out their team’s starting QB in a lineup of …
Dear Husband, I don’t know how to start this letter. I thought about using some sappy music line about you lift me up to soar or fly or generally be airborne. Like one of the lines from this song: Except I know that’s not exactly …
I would so enjoy the moment right now if it weren’t for that next glittery thing just beyond my reach. The now is filled with the mundane, the commonplace, the grit of reality. Laundry. Doctor’s appointments. Weight to lose. A soul dream not fully realized. The “next” holds promise of magic, …
Well, I am technically a week late, but have no fear, September’s Friend Post Friday is here! I’m eager to introduce you to Annie Bartosiak, someone I’ve just met within the past year but have already learned so much from. She grew up in Killingworth, CT …
I’m proud of my Home Country. But it’s not the one you’re thinking of. My Home isn’t subject to geographical boundary lines. It doesn’t belong to one race or culture, but encompasses all. It doesn’t diminish or even elevate some individuals over others- it is …
Nothing fixes a Monday better than some Disney Moana themed coconut bra humor. In pursuit of the perfect mix of coconut goodies for someone’s birthday present, my friend and I thought that a Kakamora coconut bra was just what we needed. We were shocked that …