I wanted to get through college as fast as I could. It's not that I didn't enjoy college, but I had the feeling that real life was on the other side of graduation and I really wanted to get to that...whatever that was. My dad really wanted me to be an Elementary Ed major. … Continue reading Day 33: Lifelong Learner
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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 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
Day 13: Open to Adoption
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Both of our boys came to us through adoption. It is a beautiful and heart wrenching process. There is joy and sorrow every step of the journey. Our journey started in February 2006. I went as a chaperone to Jamaica for a high school missions trip. The last day … Continue reading Day 13: Open to Adoption
The Misadventures of a Late Blooming Introvert 