November 10, 2022
by Maralee
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Yesterday I was driving my six kids to a foster parent training class when one of my children said, “I want to see that Kung Fu Panda movie. The one where he finds his REAL dad.” I felt my stomach … Continue reading
July 30, 2020
by Maralee
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I got up early this morning– no easy feat when you’re dealing with the sleep interruptions of having a newborn in the house. I got up early so I could get a child ready for a visit. A quick morning … 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
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
May 13, 2017
by Maralee
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Hey Ladies, Mother’s Day can be rough. If you’re like me, you’ve probably known this for a long time since you navigated the minefield of Mother’s Day as an infertile woman. You may have opted out of the day altogether … 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 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 14, 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
November 12, 2015
by Maralee
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The first children who depended on me to care for them were teenage boys. As a housemom to 6 boys ages 12-18 at a group home when I was in my early twenties, I started this whole parenting thing in … Continue reading
July 29, 2014
by Maralee
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About two years ago I spoke to a class of future foster parents about our fostering and adoption journey. At the end the class members were told they could ask questions. There were a couple of the usual questions and … Continue reading