I’m hitting a nerve with some people. Excellent. Means what I’m saying just might be making a difference. There are some who are downright mad and have told me in no uncertain terms to take down my offensive post. Seems most of those are from those entrenched in the adoption and hosting communities. May I…… Continue reading The Backlash Has Begun – Good!
Category: Ukraine Adoption
Enough is Enough – Teen Adoption
Just ended a phone conversation with another adoptive mama. They’ve been through the ringer. Arson, drugs, lying to CPS about them, court, psychiatrists and counselors, did I say lying? This morning I had a long conversation with Anna. The first since she came back into our lives in mid-October. The past few days she has…… Continue reading Enough is Enough – Teen Adoption
From Orphan Advocate to Pure Silence…..
Today I got three Facebook requests about orphans. One from a hosting organization trying to place children/teens for winter hosting and another from a friend who is adopting, asking for financial help. My heart is broken. My eyes hurt from crying. From last week when I posted last to now I have received hundreds of…… Continue reading From Orphan Advocate to Pure Silence…..
Is Teen Adoption Doing the Right Thing?
I haven’t written here in months. I’ve spent the past 6 weeks formulating this one post you are about to read. I’ve prayed constantly on it. Asked for wisdom and guidance in putting down the words. I’ve cried, am crying now as I write. I’ve debated back and forth in my mind on actually publishing…… Continue reading Is Teen Adoption Doing the Right Thing?
Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
I’m looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve never known anything as hard as this. They say the hard road is the one you want to be on. I don’t think anyone wants this. I don’t. I’m here and I’ll stay here but I don’t want it. I’ll keep walking this…… Continue reading Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
Seven Months Home
Today I was thinking back to the beginning of the second adoption journey. Remembering how stressful it was to get the dossier (huge pile of documents for the Ukraine government) and the USCIS 600a (another pile of documents for the U.S. government) ready to go. Wondering if it was received, how long it would take…… Continue reading Seven Months Home
Yahweh Smiles!
I love it when Yahweh smiles at me. Little smiles, big smiles. It shows me that He is present in my life. That He is right here, loving on me. Showing that He cares. Sometimes it’s as simple as driving home late at night, tired and as I pull onto the highway I notice so…… Continue reading Yahweh Smiles!
The Thief – Part II
I don’t know my life anymore. I struggle to find the positive, happy person that used to live in my body. I actually work hard at it. I read positive books. I read my Bible. I fill my head with good music and good stuff. I consciously think about what I’m thinking about. When I…… Continue reading The Thief – Part II
A Thief in the Midst
First update in awhile and this one is so hard to write. We have a thief. Ugly. I want to cry. The first time we shrugged it off, maybe I didn’t really have the money in my purse. I’m busy and maybe I forgot that I spent it. It bothered me though. I’m pretty good…… Continue reading A Thief in the Midst
Adoption Ukraine: 20 Weeks Home
I figured it was time to give a good update to what’s happening around our house these days. Although the game of “Whack A Mole” is still going on, Tom and I are getting better at it so we are winning more often than losing now. We’ve realized that staying calm during storms is the…… Continue reading Adoption Ukraine: 20 Weeks Home