August 21 Romny, Ukraine. Sitting in my rental car waiting for our next appointment. (You can’t be surprised that I’m waiting – again!) We’ve now been here a full two months. In that time we’ve taken planes, trains, automobiles, taxis with drivers, buses and the metro/subway. Here are some tips for anyone traveling in Ukraine. Small prop…… Continue reading Transportation in Ukraine – An Adoption Journey Post
Category: Ukraine Adoption
Are You Still Living In Your Comfort Zone?
I loved my comfort zone. I really did. I would stay there all the time. A good book, a quiet spot, no people. Nothing out of the ordinary.It’s true. But nothing much out of the ordinary ever happens in the comfort zone.So I’ve spent my life pushing myself out of the place where I feel most…… Continue reading Are You Still Living In Your Comfort Zone?
Why Ukraine????
Why are you going all the way to Ukraine to adopt?What about all the children here in the U.S.A. who need families?There are 2,000 children in Michigan who need families, why don’t you adopt some of them?Is it easier to adopt from Ukraine? Is that why you’re adopting from there?All of those are valid questions…… Continue reading Why Ukraine????
Our Adoption Story … So Far….
Before the story I want to just say that my husband Tom and I never, in a million years, expected to adopt Ukraine teenagers into our family. After all, we had already raised and were still raising six children. But that’s what happens when you say yes to Yahweh. And just open your heart to…… Continue reading Our Adoption Story … So Far….
It Makes A Difference!
About a year ago we decided to go gluten free. It really made a difference in how I feel, headaches for Garrett and I, and disappearing belly fat. It’s been a good change. The biggest problem became finding a good gluten free flour to make breads and other baked goods. First there is the expense issue. …… Continue reading It Makes A Difference!
How a Heart Grows!
I had a call from a good friend of mine today while driving. We had a conversation about adding more children to your life and how you can possibly love another child as much as you love the one or ones you already have. Probably every parent who is bringing a second child into their…… Continue reading How a Heart Grows!
Adoption Update: The Narrow Path
I talked with Yuri this morning via FB message. Time is dragging for him and he is very down in the dumps. It’s so hard to help him understand this process and how long it takes to get things done. He was happy that the paperwork was in Ukraine and ready to be submitted but…… Continue reading Adoption Update: The Narrow Path
Good-bye Ex-Friend
I was reminded today why I don’t much like “churchy-preachy” Christians. I know that sounds harsh but today brought back bad memories of “holier than thou” and why we don’t go to church anymore.I had the gall to post a picture of a gift that I received from my job. I do my job because…… Continue reading Good-bye Ex-Friend
And Then There Were Ten!
A funny thing happens on the way to your future. A future you have all planned out nice and neat. I’m going to have a husband and two children and have a nicely packaged life. I’m sure Yahweh is sitting up on His throne laughing His head off. (I know He must have a sense of…… Continue reading And Then There Were Ten!
Adoption – The Narrow Path
Someone told me the other day that he doesn’t feel the call by Yahweh to adopt or even help other people adopt. In fact he said he doesn’t even like it that we are spending so much time talking about it. He said that he was never given a directive to take part in it…… Continue reading Adoption – The Narrow Path