August 14, 2015
by Maralee
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When I talk to people about foster care I get a lot of responses. People are always telling me why they could never invest themselves in these kids. There is the standard “I’d get too attached” response that while it … Continue reading
August 11, 2015
by Maralee
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If you have any familiarity with pop culture over the last five years, you’ve run across the acronym YOLO– You Only Live Once. The first time I heard it, I had no idea what it meant or even what exactly … Continue reading
July 29, 2015
by Maralee
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I’m going to be honest– I read a transcript of one of the Planned Parenthood videos, but I can’t bring myself to watch it. I just can’t. There are some things I have a very tender heart about and to … Continue reading
July 10, 2015
by Maralee
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I want to share with you a moment of realness about being a transracial family. And it involves the grocery store, as most moments of realness seem to do in my life. This last week I took my two oldest … Continue reading
July 9, 2015
by Maralee
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As a culture, we place an almost magical value on the words “I love you.” They are words that should not be said until you REALLY mean them. . . whatever that means to you. They are words that cement … Continue reading
May 15, 2015
by Maralee
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When my husband and I decided to adopt, we knew we were becoming a transracial family. During the lengthy wait to be matched with our Liberian son I joined educational groups to learn how to appropriately care for African hair … Continue reading
April 17, 2015
by Maralee
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Here’s my radio spot. Listen below or read if you rather. I’m versatile like that.
March 31, 2015
by Maralee
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Thank you to everyone who read and shared my post on the new Nebraska foster family size regulations. An especially big thanks to those of you who have contacted somebody you thought could do something about it. Your voice was … Continue reading
March 23, 2015
by Maralee
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(*Please read the follow-up post with additional information and ways to get your voice heard on this issue.) I have recently been made aware of a change in the family size regulations for foster parents in Nebraska. Previously, it was … Continue reading
March 12, 2015
by Maralee
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I remember the wonder I felt when my son Joel was a tiny newborn and I realized just my presence could comfort him. He would cry. I would pick him up. He would stop crying. It seemed like a miracle … Continue reading