Tag: Adoption
Firsts
As an adoptive parent of older little ones, I remember being so sad to have missed all the “firsts”: first smile, first bath, first tooth (which in this mama’s opinion might actually be a perk. Teething is so not fun for anyone!), first crawl, first step…. BUT seriously, no doubt, every mama longs to have…
Some Christmas Surprises
Often I’m asked how I do it. Honestly friends, I’m no super woman. Let’s be honest, we all have days that are completely overwhelming. Personally I love, love, love my life. But no doubt some days are just kinda’ hard. And in the midst of sometimes feeling overwhelmed, suddenly the Lord shows up with His…
One Little Guy
Keeping It Alive…
A long time ago we read that “traditions” are important to keep families thriving together and we have attempted to keep some traditions very alive as we parent all these treasures still at home. So for the last 38 years married we have held the often wild and crazy tradition of hiking acres of land…
“Mom! I So ‘Cited For Tomorrow”
Yesterday afternoon I was busy working in the kitchen. Vern was folding clothes nearby, which is his chore each week. He turned toward me and said, “Mom, I so cited for tomorrow!” My mind whirled around, trying to think what ‘tomorrow’ was going to bring and then questioned him, “Why Vern? What are you so…
Do You Know Someone Who Could Help Our Ruby?
Ruby’s Incredible Reach
There is no doubt that many are terrified of needs like Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Quadriplegia, Epilepsy, Spina Bifida, rare chromosomal anomalies and a host of other things. And I readily admit that 30 years ago some of those things would have completely freaked me out. But as we grow into a deeper understanding of God’s…
Her Little Studmuffin
As Ruby started to heal, it became perfectly clear our sweet chica loves people. She wiggles, giggles and squeals when she meets anyone. We make every effort to introduce her to anyone who is willing to meet her. She love, love, loves people!! Of course, her sibs adore her. They all have special names for…
