March 28, 2019
by Maralee
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At a recent Chick-fil-A visit my kids got some cards with questions on them that were meant to spark dinner discussions. As we went around the table answering these questions, my nine-year-old daughter pulled a card that said, “Who gives … Continue reading
February 15, 2019
by Maralee
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My youngest child is four. I’ve given away almost all of the baby clothes and supplies. It’s been years since I changed a diaper or mashed a banana. I’ve forgotten what used to feel second-nature when it comes to mixing … Continue reading
November 13, 2018
by Maralee
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Adoption changes your world. You may not know it when you first start researching adoption. You may not even fully understand it the moment you become an adoptive parent. But the longer you live life as an adoptive family, the … Continue reading
November 9, 2018
by Maralee
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I want to give you some earrings from Open Range Beading! How beautiful are these? If you want to win your own pair, here’s what to do: -Comment on this post with if you typically do stud-style earrings or dangly … Continue reading
September 12, 2018
by Maralee
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Three of my kids celebrate the anniversaries of their adoptions this month. It’s a time of year we tend to have a lot of big and small conversations about adoption within our family. We talk about what know about their … Continue reading
July 27, 2018
by Maralee
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Last night my son brought out the adoption scrapbook I made for him just before we flew across the globe to bring him home. We’ve looked through that book together many times. We’ve wondered at the pictures of the tiny … Continue reading
May 8, 2018
by Maralee
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I am well aware that the phrase “white privilege” gets under people’s skin. There are many articles out there to explain to you what is and what isn’t white privilege, so I’m just going to remind you that it does … Continue reading
February 28, 2018
by Maralee
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This last weekend was a big one for our family. Our son got to meet his birthfamily for the first time since he was just a few weeks old. We were invited to a family wedding on pretty short notice, … Continue reading
December 29, 2017
by Maralee
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I went to a concert about a year ago. It was a “Christian” concert and I guess as is customary, there was a sales pitch in the middle for a child sponsorship organization. The guy who gave the pitch was … Continue reading
December 5, 2017
by Maralee
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We see you, Trauma Grandparents. We know this hasn’t been easy. But you’ve handled it like a champ. You didn’t choose this life. You didn’t have to go through the classes, the licensing, the home study process, but here you … Continue reading