When we were looking into adoption the first time around I was scared to death of the idea of having an open adoption. I felt like I would have to share my child... or worse that the birth parent might want to take their child back over time. I was naive. Our Open Adoption Story Decisions This fear ... Read More
Adoption
Our First Adoption Story– grab some tissues
This post has been on my mind for a long time. I think I've always been too scared to write it- UNTIL NOW! Our Adoption Story... I would love to say that our adoption story was something magical and that everything fell into place perfectly... I know when people look at our pictures that's often ... Read More
Mother’s Day is around the corner and Ethiopia’s on my mind
As Mother's Day approaches my heart grows heavy because as an adoptive mom this holiday is bittersweet. You see adoption is born out of loss. Two of my munchkins lost their first mothers before I earned the right to be called their mom. So, while I love all the mother's day sentiments hung in all ... Read More