I just hit the “complete upload” button for the final manuscript of the book to the printer. A friend asked me the other day how I was feeling about the book being released. I replied there was still work to be done and I wouldn’t really know how I was feeling until it was finished.…… Continue reading Finally Completed!
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Reflections on 60 years of Life!
The last 60 years is a blur. I remember hitting 20, then 30, then 40. Years spent raising the first part of our family. Working. Family. Vacations. It went faster than I ever imagined it would. Then 50. Those years brought new challenges with our youngest two hitting their teens and the adoption of four…… Continue reading Reflections on 60 years of Life!
Warning! No Happy Ending! Adoption gone wrong!
One of the reasons I’m writing this book on adoption is as a warning to those who are contemplating adopting. In the book I will share other adoption stories that have been told to me. Names, locations, and other personal information has been changed to protect the families involved from further trauma. I will call…… Continue reading Warning! No Happy Ending! Adoption gone wrong!
The Backlash Has Begun – Good!
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!
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
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
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….
Commendable
I was at the bank this morning making a deposit into our adoption account. The banker that usually does our accounts was out and I asked if she was going to be in early next week because I have a stack of documents to get notarized and she is the notary. The answer was yes…… Continue reading Commendable