September 29, 2014
by Maralee
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Dear Carolina, We’re so excited that the big day is finally here! The day we make you part of our family forever. This journey has seemed so long and short, simple and complicated all at once. In the foster care … Continue reading
September 28, 2014
by Maralee
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Come follow along on Facebook or Twitter. I can use all the support I can get. Sometimes you can substitute something else for an ingredient you forgot to buy. And sometimes you make 90% of a tater tot casserole before … Continue reading
September 20, 2014
by Maralee
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I remember in the early days of our infertility diagnosis I really struggled with my body. I felt trapped in this broken, empty shell that seemed so vibrant and full of life on the outside. In a moment of crazy … Continue reading
September 10, 2014
by Maralee
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Today is the day we celebrate the anniversary of Josh’s adoption day. It’s a day we spend focused on Josh and what makes him feel loved and appreciated. We do this with each of our adopted children on their Adoption … Continue reading
September 9, 2014
by Maralee
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I am currently pregnant with our sixth child (3 adopted, 1 bio, 1 foster, 1 yet to be born). I am finally coming to terms with the fact that we have a large family. I know for each family that … Continue reading
September 7, 2014
by Maralee
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(An excerpt of my current post at Her View From Home) My beloved children have an annoying habit of overusing the word “Mom.” If you have kids, this interaction probably sounds familiar to you: Child: Mom? Mom: Yes, Sweetie? Child: (silent for a … Continue reading
August 31, 2014
by Maralee
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Come join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter. If you had told me on our wedding day that by our 12th anniversary we’d be preparing to add a sixth child to our family, I might not have been totally shocked. … Continue reading
August 25, 2014
by Maralee
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I’ve spent a lot of time over the last couple days talking about the word “orphan.” I wrote about it recently— about how particular I am when it comes to how we use it. Turns out, not everybody agrees with … Continue reading
August 24, 2014
by Maralee
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It’s a magical life I lead. Come check it out on Facebook or Twitter and interact as it happens. I can use all the help I can get. Danny: This isn’t the way to Target. Me: What I need isn’t … Continue reading
August 13, 2014
by Maralee
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A child I love became a legal orphan today. That is a fact and it brings me great pain. There is now no mother or father responsible for this child and they essentially belong to the state until the legal … Continue reading