I could never do that. I could never adopt. I could never foster. I could never have more than two kids. I could never adopt multiple children. I could never afford adoption. I could never say yes to a child with special needs. I could never bear my child needing surgery. I could never ...
Adoption Attachment: 4 Years Home
1. Every adoptive parent starts out with certain expectations for what attachment and bonding will be like. How has your attachment looked like what you expected? Four years ago, we welcomed a son and daughter into our family through dual adoption. Eli and Evelyn were our third and fourth ...
Let Tomorrow Be Tomorrow
The surgeon walked out in his blue scrubs, mask still hanging around his neck, and found us awaiting word that the surgery was over. The stitching, repairing, and testing was complete, and he offered reassurance. But, as we tend to do, we pressed. What is the prognosis? How long is ...
God of My Children
Ever learn something, quickly forget it, and need to be reminded again? During our daughter’s extensive surgery last November, God tapped into my medical momma’s fearful heart, comforting me with the revelation that I don’t have to be God of my children. It was a breakthrough parenting moment. ...
Yes.
We say yes. We say yes to adoption. Not because we are ready, gutsy, extra loving, secure, or financially capable. We say yes to adopting children with special needs. Not because we are strong, capable, patient, knowledgeable, or prepared. We say yes to ...