November 13, 2018
by Maralee
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Adoption changes your world. You may not know it when you first start researching adoption. You may not even fully understand it the moment you become an adoptive parent. But the longer you live life as an adoptive family, the … Continue reading
September 20, 2018
by Maralee
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I recently had the privilege of working with Nebraska Public Television on a short parenting segment that will be used as part of a child abuse prevention campaign. It was a new experience for me since up to this point … Continue reading
June 14, 2018
by Maralee
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I read something the other day on the subject of suicidal depression that made me a little twitchy. I think you might have seen it too. It was a list of quotes from people who loved Robin Williams, Kate Spade … Continue reading
May 23, 2018
by Maralee
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My oldest child was baptized this last week. It took three pastors from three different denominations to make it happen. Let me explain. We are a dunking family that attends a sprinkling church. I’m not trying to convince anybody that … Continue reading
March 26, 2018
by Maralee
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On the long list of topics I dreamed of writing about, this was not one of them. I did not want to have food issues or diet problems or whatever. This has been a hard season for me as I … Continue reading
November 27, 2017
by Maralee
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We are planning our third annual Matt Christmas and it’s just about our favorite day of the year. What is Matt Christmas, you ask? It’s that wonderful time of year when you ask your friend Matt to join your family … Continue reading
June 14, 2017
by Maralee
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When your friends and family hear you’ve added a foster child to your family, there is a wide range of typical reactions. There are those that are less than supportive (Are you crazy? I read about a foster kid that … Continue reading
April 24, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on 10 Questions that Might Actually Get Your Husband to Talk (without wanting to poke his eye out)
. . . The truth is, I’ve always got a half dozen (who am I kidding, A FULL DOZEN) questions ready to go about my husband’s feelings or our future or ways I’d like feedback on how I’m doing as … Continue reading
March 28, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on How to Help a Financially Struggling Friend (without making things weird)
A few months ago I wrote about why I cringe when someone’s financial pain goes viral. We love seeing someone in need get their needs met, but it often means we’re witnessing that “needy” person at their lowest, most painful, … Continue reading
February 17, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- October #2, 2016
Join the fun on Facebook and Twitter. (watching “Superman 2” for the first time) Bethany: This is the part where a lady always yells, “MY BABY!” Lady in the Movie: MY BABY! #nailedit #shewatchesalotofsuperheroshows It’s Fall Break and I’m taking all … Continue reading