January 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Do you know somebody who is struggling with infertility? Whether you can name somebody or not, I bet there are people in your circle who are in the midst of charts, temperatures, consultations, medications, and doctor visits. So why would … Continue reading
January 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I was able to be part of a radio interview on the topic of surrendering your fertility. There’s a lot of our personal story in here and some thoughts on how we’ve seen God work. Hope you enjoy listening! I … Continue reading
December 20, 2012
by Maralee
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It’s a beautiful day outside today. I don’t mean “beautiful” like the perfect temperature for having a picnic, I mean, literally beautiful- snow is thick and heavy on the ground, the sun is shining and the sky is perfectly blue. … Continue reading
December 16, 2012
by Maralee
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To My Son’s Teacher, I wish I could turn away from the developing news out of Connecticut. As I sit snuggled up to my own six year-old it all feels too personal. I can only imagine the pain those mamas … Continue reading
December 10, 2012
by Maralee
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I’m going to admit I have some prayer issues. This has been brought to the surface for me as I’ve gone through the book “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller. I’m glad I’ve been doing it as part of a … Continue reading
December 7, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been struck with a perspective adjustment recently- the “rightness” of our actions doesn’t mean the outcome will be pleasant. I was thinking about this as I read through a fellow adoptive mama’s words of grief about a child who … Continue reading
November 30, 2012
by Maralee
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We had so much fun watching the Olympics with our kids this summer. Josh was especially excited about the track and field events. The poor boy actually cried when he realized he wasn’t going to be participating in them this … Continue reading
November 29, 2012
by Maralee
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Adoption can be a really daunting process to start. It can be a major financial investment and feels so very risky as you decide to love a child you didn’t birth and with the understanding you may experience a lot … Continue reading
November 14, 2012
by Maralee
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I think adoptive parents are consummate researchers. We look at agencies, we check out homestudy requirements, we know what countries are open or closed, we read read read all we can about adoption. In that quest to know what the … Continue reading
October 15, 2012
by Maralee
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Today (October 15th) is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. It has been four years since the loss of our first baby and three years since the loss of our second (both were ectopic pregnancies). It was a heartbreaking experience, … Continue reading