December 18, 2012
by Maralee
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If you’re interested in my thoughts on ESPN commentator Rob Parker’s recent words about the “blackness” of Robert Griffin III, come on over to Christ and Pop Culture and check out my guest post. I’ll see you over here!
November 23, 2012
by Maralee
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I love Thanksgiving. What’s not to love? Food, fall weather, family, and a nod to the ingenuity and unity of some Pilgrims and their Indian friends. This has been an especially meaningful holiday for my family because of the genealogical … Continue reading
November 21, 2012
by Maralee
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This week as part of National Adoption Awareness Month we’ve been thinking through transracial adoption. I am really glad to be able to share the story of a friend of mine who has such great insight into this topic as … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Maralee
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As transracial adoption becomes more and more common, you may be wondering if it would be a good fit for your family. Here are some practical questions I’d encourage you to ask yourself before deciding to take the next step: … Continue reading
November 19, 2012
by Maralee
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As the last step in our adoption process, Brian and I travelled to Liberia to pick up our son. When we boarded the plane in Knoxville for the first leg of our journey it was a flight made up entirely … Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Maralee
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What Adoption Isn’t: – It isn’t rescuing a child – It isn’t a solution to the world’s orphan/poverty/illness problems – It isn’t what happens to “lucky” kids – It isn’t a way to make your family more interesting – It … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Maralee
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of when our son Josh joined our family. That hot afternoon in a West African orphanage changed our lives and may have saved the life of a baby boy who had been very sick. … Continue reading
October 26, 2012
by Maralee
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Much has been written about the things NOT to say to people in my world- what NOT to say to adopted kids, transracial families, foster parents, infertile women, etc. For the most part I am totally behind that, especially because … Continue reading
August 17, 2012
by Maralee
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I guess Pat Robertson has gotten himself in trouble again. This time it was for giving advice to a woman with three adopted children who was asking why the men she was dating didn’t want to take on the responsibility … Continue reading
February 1, 2012
by Maralee
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Our five year-old Josh continues to be pretty fascinated with the lives and abilities of superheroes. He was so excited to get a Spiderman shirt for his birthday in October. I talked to him about how Spiderman is a hero … Continue reading