September 10, 2015
by Maralee
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This summer our local movie theatre had a morning movie series for kids. I took a couple of my kids to a few of them and other than the time the three year-old got his shoe caught in the folding … Continue reading
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
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 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
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
February 24, 2015
by Maralee
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I have six children. 2 are biologically related to me. 4 were adopted. 2 were c-sections. 2 were vaginal births. 2 I don’t know how they were born. 2 were breastfed. 1 was breastfed and bottle-fed. 3 were bottle-fed. 2 … Continue reading
February 12, 2015
by Maralee
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When people tell me they are considering adoption as a way to grow their family, I encourage them to consider adopting from foster care. There are a lot of benefits to adopting from foster care. It is essentially free and … Continue reading