October 7, 2013
by Maralee
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In 1988 the month of October was officially designated “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month” by President Reagan. I was 7 years-old, with no idea that one day the speech he gave on that day would be so meaningful … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
by Maralee
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There are two events in my life I can confidently point to as miracles. There have likely been other interventions God has done on my behalf that I may never know about until heaven, but I know there have been … Continue reading
July 12, 2013
by Maralee
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My six year-old Josh has become obsessed with roller coasters recently. Although he’s never ridden anything more exciting than the caterpillar ride that goes around in a circle at the county fair, he is sure he’s big and brave enough … Continue reading
June 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I believe adoptees. I believe them all. The ones who are hurt. The ones who feel rejected. The ones who say they aren’t curious about their bio family. The ones who wish they hadn’t been adopted. The ones who feel … Continue reading
June 10, 2013
by Maralee
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Our family enjoys “Phineas and Ferb”. . . and I don’t just mean the kids enjoy it. I’ve found it to be one of the few current cartoons that encourages creativity, hard work, and family relationships. And it makes me … Continue reading
May 14, 2013
by Maralee
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Men, we’re about to address a topic you may not want to hear about. You have my permission to close your eyes and click on back to something you may find more interesting. It’s okay. Is it just the girls … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Maralee
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I have endured some really painful Mother’s Days. During our days of houseparenting and struggling with a fresh infertility diagnosis I have walked through the doors of my church with 6 handsome young men I was mothering all around me, … Continue reading
March 25, 2013
by Maralee
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(Photos by Rebecca Tredway) Some kids get really attached to a particular comfort animal. My oldest had a favorite monkey, my daughter has a treasured pig, but my baby Joel has an attachment to Teddy that words can’t describe. It’s … 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
January 17, 2013
by Maralee
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For all the complexities of infertility, this post may be surprisingly short. Supporting an infertile (or “intermittently fertile” as I jokingly call myself since I’ve been able to get pregnant, but had difficulty carrying to term) friend is just a … Continue reading