Foster Mom, it’s okay to ask about Race
When my husband and I decided to adopt, we knew we were becoming a transracial family. During the lengthy wait…
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When my husband and I decided to adopt, we knew we were becoming a transracial family. During the lengthy wait…
Continue ReadingI always look forward to planting flowers each May, and 2004 was no different. Although I was filled with the…
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about Mother’s Day. That day has changed for me since becoming a mom. It’s still about my mom…
Continue ReadingMy son recently turned 6. I used to think 5 was old. But 6… well, that’s really old. You know,…
Continue ReadingI remember the wonder I felt when my son Joel was a tiny newborn and I realized just my presence…
Continue ReadingAs an adoptive mom, it’s always a bit awkward for me when I’m chatting with some girlfriends and the talk…
Continue ReadingWhen we lived in Tennessee the winters were much milder than the midwestern ones I grew up with. Sometimes this…
Continue ReadingWhen people tell me they are considering adoption as a way to grow their family, I encourage them to consider…
Continue ReadingMy baby is one. So, I guess that hardly qualifies her as a full blown baby anymore since she’s slowly…
Continue ReadingAnd just like that my baby is turning one. ONE. This month. I’m not sure how that’s possible. Our sweet…
Continue ReadingOur first fostering experience was a baptism by fire into the world of child welfare. It was a NICU infant.…
Continue ReadingI'll admit I was shocked when I heard my son use the word "real" to talk about a biological relative.…
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