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
July 24, 2015
by Maralee
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My family had an amazing experience this summer. Our son was able to meet his biological brother. In the foster care world, this isn’t anything so spectacular. Our kids adopted from foster care have biological siblings and we keep 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
November 6, 2012
by Maralee
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The idea of a birthparent relationship can be a scary thought for the couple considering adoption. You can read the books that say it’s best for the kids and you’ll probably feel pressured by an agency to agree to a … Continue reading