National Adoption Month

As many of you know November is National Adoption Month. As a mom who has adopted four this really hits home. Many of you know our story, which I wrote about in my book Adoption Combat Zone. For those of you who don’t know our story…well…get my book. I know there are many good adoption stories.…… Continue reading National Adoption Month

Dear Teacher Of My Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Child/Teen,

(Or anyone else who has regular contact with him/her such as a neighbor, friend of the family, extended family member, church member, etc.) My child/teen has RAD. Reactive Attachment Disorder. I wanted you to know what we, his/her family, deals with every day so you can be aware when he/she exhibits these behaviors in your…… Continue reading Dear Teacher Of My Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Child/Teen,

Blind Date!

There once was a beautiful and godly woman who had a heart of gold named Mary. Her friends loved her sweet, gentle, and giving spirit. She was single and everyone knew what Mary really wanted was to be married. To be a wife and mother. She prayed continually for a good man to come into…… Continue reading Blind Date!

Adoption Corruption in Ukraine

A few weeks back I corresponded with a reporter in Ukraine about the corruption happening with adoptions and how good American families are being destroyed. This morning he sent me the link to the first segment of his series of articles that he is writing. The link that I will share will take you to…… Continue reading Adoption Corruption in Ukraine

Triggers…Chocolate Chip Cookies!

I’ve loved baking since I was a little girl. Several years ago I took myself off to culinary school to learn how to be better at it. I love cooking in general, but baking and pastries are my thing. My older children grew up with a cookie jar always filled with homemade cookies of one…… Continue reading Triggers…Chocolate Chip Cookies!