March 13, 2013
by Maralee
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I am getting so anxious for spring! It has been a long, cold winter made all that much colder by having to spend a large portion of it buckling kids into carseats. There are some frustrations of being a mom … 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
March 10, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come see it unfold) It’s always nice when a stranger at the grocery store notices your family and decides to ask questions about adoption and foster care. While you’re gushing about the blessings you notice her looking behind you. . … Continue reading
March 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t think apologizing is a concept that comes naturally to any of us. You realize that especially quickly when you’re trying to teach your children about taking responsibility for their actions. In our home, this includes not only apologizing … Continue reading
March 8, 2013
by Maralee
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My mom used to say, “There are no ugly women, just lazy ones.” She said her mom used to say that to her. My mom said a lot of things I didn’t really understand when I was a kid (“If … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Foster Moms, you have a hard job. I know you know that. Nobody gets into this thinking it will be simple and easy. We instinctively know it’s going to be a challenge to win the heart of a child who … Continue reading
March 4, 2013
by Maralee
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I love raising boys. I am currently raising two beautiful boys through adoption and my surprise bio baby son. Before these boys entered my life I was a housemom in a boys’ home to 17 amazing young men. I really … Continue reading
February 28, 2013
by Maralee
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In hindsight it’s easy to see the signs that today was going to be a difficult day. For starters, instead of bringing his usual stuffed dog to breakfast, my son brought his buffalo. After I put the baby down for … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
by Maralee
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(photos by Rebecca Tredway) A couple months ago during our Sunday church service I was so touched to see my six year-old with his hands raised during worship. I wiped the tear from my eye and then realized he was … Continue reading
February 25, 2013
by Maralee
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On Thursday of last week my son got prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection. Four days later my daughter was prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection. I asked the doctor if the two things were related. She told … Continue reading