I know you have all been wondering. Especially with all of the drama of the first few months you’ve been wondering because this past month has been very quiet. I’m holding my breath quiet. We’ve made some changes around the Ray household which have served us all very well. So let me share in the…… Continue reading Adoption Update: Home 4 Months
Category: Ukraine Adoption
The Fruit of His Spirit
What a difference a few days can make. The power of prayer is phenomenal. These past few weeks have stretched us way beyond anything we could have ever imagined. Yesterday was calm. This morning before school was calm. I am looking forward to these next two weeks of them off school to practice what I’m…… Continue reading The Fruit of His Spirit
Flashback Adoption: August 29
Nearing the End – August 29th – 10 Weeks in Ukraine Slowly but surely I am transferring the posts from our private Facebook page here to my blog. Since we are home now it’s not so critical to keep our journey private. And hopefully it will help others who are on their own journey. Busy…… Continue reading Flashback Adoption: August 29
Adoption Update: 5 Weeks Home
Today I made borscht. A 10-gallon pot of it. Since we’ve been home I try to make a Ukrainian dish at least once a week. They seem to all appreciate it, or at least seemed to until today. None of them, except Vlad, wanted any of it and they are all crabby. This is the…… Continue reading Adoption Update: 5 Weeks Home
Faith Without Works
Adoption Update: One Week Home
Whoo Hoo we are almost over jet lag! Settling into things here. Silly me decided to jump into an Arbonne detox on Monday and wowza those must-have daily ice cream cones in Ukraine are coming back to bite me big time. Detoxing off of sugar is NOT fun!! I guess I could have waited to…… Continue reading Adoption Update: One Week Home
You’re Such a Nice Person! HA!
There are some common things people say to me when I mention adopting teenagers from Ukraine. I hear them over and over again and always reply the same way. I wonder if other adopting parents hear them. They aren’t bad things and I am so happy when people are interested in what we did. Maybe…… Continue reading You’re Such a Nice Person! HA!
Flashback Adoption: August 6th Ukraine
From time to time you’ll find a flashback article. These are things I’ve written that either have not been published or were published to our super secret members only Facebook group. Now that we are home safe and sound they will slowly but surely be making it to the blog for more to enjoy, learn…… Continue reading Flashback Adoption: August 6th Ukraine
Things They Don’t Tell You About International Adoption….
I was out on my walk this morning. Those of you who have been following me know I start a lot of stories out like that. One – I walk a lot and two – it’s when I think (because you really can’t think clearly with a house full of teenagers).So I was out on…… Continue reading Things They Don’t Tell You About International Adoption….
What To Expect When You’re Expecting – International Adoption Version – In Country – Last Days
This is for those of you taking the journey of international adoption and for those of you at home supporting them. This is not a complaint but an attempt at an honest take on this process. This is not meant to scare you away but give you an opportunity to prepare yourself for this journey. …… Continue reading What To Expect When You’re Expecting – International Adoption Version – In Country – Last Days