October 20, 2016
by Maralee
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So I read something the other day that bothered me. It bothered me a lot. This woman was describing how tough infertility was and how people kept telling her she could “just adopt” and she was offended by that. She … Continue reading
March 17, 2016
by Maralee
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I know we’ve all had those parenting moments of exasperation. With 6 kids I have had my fair share and then some. These moments of ridiculousness can make parents say either publicly or whispered under the breath, “Anybody want a … Continue reading
June 13, 2014
by Maralee
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My Kids, With Father’s Day approaching, I want to tell you a little something about your dad. And about my dad, too. I want to tell you the story of the day your daddy asked Grandpa for permission to marry … Continue reading
June 26, 2013
by Maralee
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Here’s a link to my most recent radio interview about being a “missional family”. The highlights: My faith journey: my parents were great examples of faith and helped lead me to Jesus when I was very young, but it took … Continue reading
April 29, 2013
by Maralee
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As a very vocal advocate for adoption, I often get asked adoption-related questions. I frequently get asked about good ways to help celebrate an adoption in your family/community. I LOVE this question and I’m happy to give you some ideas … Continue reading
April 4, 2013
by Maralee
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Many days as a busy mother of four little ones I don’t think about my infertility. The last thing a woman with four children ages 6, 4, 3, and 1 should be thinking about is having another baby. I love … Continue reading
March 27, 2013
by Maralee
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No one is a perfect parent. We struggle and strive and want to do right, but so often find ourselves failing. That can leave us in a tricky predicament—when is it necessary to apologize to your kids? The conclusions I … 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
January 20, 2013
by Maralee
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(Catch the craziness live over here) Send husband out for a gallon of paint. He comes home with a gallon of paint. . . and also a table saw. Got me again, Lowes. Daughter: Mommy, I have a baby in … 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