By Maralee Bradley “Foster Child” Doesn’t Mean “Unwanted Child”
Our first fostering experience was a baptism by fire into the world of child welfare. It was a NICU infant.…
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A Santa-free Christmas
Who would have guessed a nice old guy bringing presents to the delight of children across the globe could end…
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The “Real” Mom
I'll admit I was shocked when I heard my son use the word "real" to talk about a biological relative.…
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“Are you going to adopt him?”
November is National Adoption Month and as an adoptive parent, it's a great time to acknowledge the beauty and sweetness…
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A Thanksgiving Ebenezer
I am not a Pinterest parent. I have never made my children's snack food into the shape of a Disney…
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The Conflicted Heart of a Foster Mom
When you first get into this fostering thing, it's easy to just be focused on the kids. That's how they…
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Holding Up My Arms
We have recently been studying Moses at church. I love his adoption story, how God uses his weaknesses, and how…
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An Introduction to Foster Care
When my husband and I entered the world of caring for kids in crisis over ten years ago, it was…
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The Beauty of “Mama”
"For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not…
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Living as Job’s Daughters
During some of the darkest moments of my life, I have found comfort in reading through the book of Job.…
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Dreams are Overrated
I will never be hired as a motivational speaker. I am far too much of a realist. I was thinking…
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Lessons from a Little House
The last couple weeks have been kind of ridiculous at our house. We are getting ready to sell our home,…
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