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
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 28, 2012
by Maralee
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We like to talk about adoption in happy terms. What a blessing it has been to me to get to parent my amazing kids and I’m SO thankful adoption makes that possible. It has been a beautiful event in the … Continue reading
November 27, 2012
by Maralee
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The cost of adoption is something that universally comes up in adoption conversations. Sometimes it’s from an insensitive stranger who feels compelled to ask, “How much did he cost.” Sometimes it’s the shock of a couple who thought because there … Continue reading
November 26, 2012
by Maralee
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I had a conversation with a pastor who was looking to start a ministry to recruit foster parents and support foster children and families in crisis within his church. We were talking about the needs of these different groups and … Continue reading
October 24, 2012
by Maralee
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To the Woman Who Gave my Son Life, This week we celebrate the sixth birthday of the little boy you gave birth to and who made me a mother. Last night he and I sat cuddled on the couch and … Continue reading