I had to memorize 1 Corinthians 13 in elementary school. Memorizing scripture was part of the curriculum at our private Christian school. As an adult I am so thankful for this because those verses are tucked away and brought to mind whenever I need them. As I child I did not mind memorizing the verses, … Continue reading Day 29: Living Without Love
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Day 28: Peter 1 and Peter 2
I don't have a lot to say about this, but it was such a profound time in my life it needed to be included in the 40 days. Kevin and I got to be included in a three year Bible study of 1 & 2 Peter. We did not set out to take three years, … Continue reading Day 28: Peter 1 and Peter 2
Day 27: She Deserves a Medal
There are many people in my life that have molded me and shaped me along the way. I would not be who I am without their influence, advice, help and friendship. One of these people, however, deserves a medal. She went above and beyond the call of duty over and over again even when I … Continue reading Day 27: She Deserves a Medal
Day 26: Donut Therapy
Today is my last day about writing directly about adoption. Tomorrow I go back to random experiences and people that have helped lay the foundation of who I have become and who I hope to be. Adoption has had a huge impact on my life and it has been so good to remember the triumphant … Continue reading Day 26: Donut Therapy
Day 25: A Family of Four
We are a family of four . . . for now . . . I am not making any announcements. We do not have anything in the works, but if you have read the posts this week about adoption you know that our plans are not always what God's plans are, so we remain open. … Continue reading Day 25: A Family of Four
Day 24: The Adventure of Adoption
Adoption has taken me to new places, has allowed me to meet new people and has caused me to feel emotions like I had never felt them before. Adoption is intense. It is not for the faint of heart. That sounds like I'm bragging, "Look at us. We are so awesome. We did this really … Continue reading Day 24: The Adventure of Adoption
Day 23: Adoption is Unpredictable
Unpredictable is kind of a scary word and a perfect word to describe adoption. If something is unpredictable it means one is unable to determine an outcome, it is unreliable and unstable. Many parts of adoption feel this way. It is hard to tell if a situation is going to end in heartache or merriment. … Continue reading Day 23: Adoption is Unpredictable
Day 22: The Waiting of Adoption
Musician and apparent adoption expert, Tom Petty, said it best in his song "The Waiting," The waiting is the hardest part, Everyday you see one more card, You take it on faith, You take it to heart, The waiting is the hardest part The waiting of adoption or anything in life is brutal, especially for … Continue reading Day 22: The Waiting of Adoption
Day 21: 30 Days of Prayer
I wrote on Day 13 of the 40 Days to 40 blog about being called to adoption in 2006 on top of a mountain in Jamaica. It would be 5 years before Kevin would be certain of that calling for our family. Five years. Five years of miscarriages and attending baby showers. Five years of … Continue reading Day 21: 30 Days of Prayer
Day 20: Lessons of Loss
We are halfway through this Forty Days to Forty writing adventure! I have loved getting to write about some of the things that have impacted my life. Just the practice of consistently writing has been challenging and fun. I am excited to keep going after these 40 days are over. I don't think I can … Continue reading Day 20: Lessons of Loss
The Misadventures of a Late Blooming Introvert 