April 5, 2013
by Maralee
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A couple nights ago we decided to do a family movie time with the kids. We made some pizza and the kids picked out “The Fox and the Hound”. They enjoyed it well enough, but after the final credits rolled … Continue reading
March 29, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like being conflicted. I love it when things are clearcut, but there are some things in life that I’m just not sure about. Adoption has added a lot of gray to my world- a place that I prefer … Continue reading
March 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I think we’re doing premarital counseling all wrong. If you want to know if your relationship is ready to handle the difficult challenges of marriage, somebody just ought to let you and your beloved remodel a room in their house. … Continue reading
March 12, 2013
by Maralee
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In my previous post I explained our philosophy behind naming our children. Now I’ll give you the practical thoughts if you’re considering adoption and wondering about naming issues. It’s important to me to clarify that these aren’t moral issues. I’m … Continue reading
March 11, 2013
by Maralee
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When people find out three of my children are adopted, they will often ask about their names. Did we keep their birth names? How did we decide? There are lots of theories about adoption and names (here are my practical … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Foster Moms, you have a hard job. I know you know that. Nobody gets into this thinking it will be simple and easy. We instinctively know it’s going to be a challenge to win the heart of a child who … Continue reading
February 28, 2013
by Maralee
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In hindsight it’s easy to see the signs that today was going to be a difficult day. For starters, instead of bringing his usual stuffed dog to breakfast, my son brought his buffalo. After I put the baby down for … Continue reading
February 20, 2013
by Maralee
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Have you ever wondered how people might describe you when you aren’t around? I thought about this the other day when I took my three little ones to the grocery store. Usually my oldest son Josh is with us, but … Continue reading
February 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I remember the first time I saw it. It was about five years ago and it was printed on a bumper sticker proudly displayed on the minivan in front of me. “I make milk. What’s your super power?” I had … Continue reading
February 14, 2013
by Maralee
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So, what do you know about adoptive breastfeeding? I remember the first time I ran into the concept prior to the adoption of our first child. I was fascinated by it and wondered if maybe it would be worth trying. … Continue reading