October 4, 2016
by Maralee
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I don’t watch scary movies. Ever. At all. I’m not interested in being scared for fun. The daily diaper changes and the ever-present laundry question “what is in that pocket” are about all the suspense my body can handle. So … Continue reading
September 27, 2016
by Maralee
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This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to … Continue reading
September 22, 2016
by Maralee
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I think it started the moment I read the 547th post about how I could be a good friend to a certain type of person. It just reached critical mass in my brain and I felt overwhelmed. I couldn’t possibly … Continue reading
September 20, 2016
by Maralee
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This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to get your questions answered! … Continue reading
September 19, 2016
by Maralee
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Come join my little community on Facebook or Twitter. It’s pretty great. Okay, personal question: Anybody else talk out what they’re typing? When I write a note to somebody or even a whole post, I’m mouthing the words and sometimes … Continue reading
September 9, 2016
by Maralee
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The other night I got to speak to a group of potential foster parents who were just about to finish their training classes. They had really great questions about the realities of foster care and a realistic understanding that training … Continue reading
September 2, 2016
by Maralee
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Bless my mom’s heart, every time I write something about what she might daintily refer to as “bathroom issues” I imagine a little piece of her soul dies. My mom is super classy. I am not. So I feel free … Continue reading
August 30, 2016
by Maralee
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I have a child who does not like to greet people. A basic “hello” is kind of an important social skill for getting along with humanity, so it’s something we’re working on– and have been working on since he was … Continue reading
August 22, 2016
by Maralee
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My marriage has gone through a bit of a revolution in the last few years. Brian and I have been married for fourteen years and like your average teenager, our marriage was pushing the boundaries, becoming irritable and needing a … Continue reading
August 16, 2016
by Maralee
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I have officially begun potty-training my sixth child. I’m not sure if I should laugh or cry about that, but it is my life so I’ll probably do a little of both. I have done all of this potty-training over … Continue reading