Tag: adoption
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The Apple And The Tree
We lived in Wisconsin at the time, and I had planned on being home in time to have our fourth child. That didn’t work out, and I ended up having our baby in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our Midwestern family now had a mountain girl in our midst. As she grew up, Courtney promised us she…
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A Father’s Love
She appeared more mature than her seven years. He was more delighted just because of the opportunity. When Brooklyn went to a Father/Daughter dance at her school, she was the epitome of poise, excitement, and little-girl giggles. Her dad, Ramsay, was the picture of a proud papa. In this day and age, parenting isn’t always…
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What’s A Mom?
Mother’s Day ranks right up there with Valentine’s Day with its ability to make people feel miserable. It’s the reminder of what isn’t. What might be but hasn’t happened. And because women are particularly adept at comparing, it’s one more opportunity to experience a sense of “Why not me?” “Where did I go wrong?” There…
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What’s Our Blanket Of Shame?
She doesn’t know the rules. She’s only been around for a week, so she’s still learning. The system is not hard, but it’s all new to her. She makes mistakes. Lot’s of mistakes. Gayle and John, my sister and brother-in-law, just adopted a rescued dog from People’s Animal Welfare Society. A little dachshund mix they…
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Two Peas, Different Pods
Birth. It marks our entrance into the world. When two of my kids had children on the same day, it was cause, not only for rejoicing, but chuckles. Both are boys. One in Orlando, one in Austin, Texas. Miles apart birthday buddies. Babies are lots of fun–and lots of work. I typically think…
Tip of My Iceberg 