In Chris Cleave’s novel Little Bee, he writes Little Bee’s thoughts, “Take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means I survived.” This makes me think of our adopted children who struggle with attachment issues because they have scars. A scar also means they’ve been through a traumatic experience.…
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celebrity adoptions
Nia Vardalos adopted a three-year-old girl from foster care, and has penned the story of her search for a child. The comments on her book release go from praise to criticism. I don’t understand the criticism. She adopted, not only that, but she didn’t take the route that many celebrities take and adopt a newborn.…
Read Moretime, time, time is tickin’ away
Waiting on the Department of Human Services. As always. Our attorney cannot schedule a court date for Jeremiah’s adoption until she hears back from our adoption worker. Our adoption worker seems to be under a little bit of stress. I don’t know if it comes from her duties at the Dept., or if it comes…
Read Morenot many people ask the hard questions
Before we decided to foster-to-adopt we were in the process of adopting internationally. During one of my visits to the vet of all places, the assistant heard about our international endeavors. She asked me why we weren’t adopting here in the good ole USA. Her question didn’t catch me off guard because I had read…
Read Moreadoption date?
A few kind friends have been asking when Jeremiah’s adoption will be finalized. We don’t really know for sure, but we have been told it should be complete sometime in June. We will be meeting with an attorney on Thursday (28th), and will find out more then. She will most likely put in a request…
Read More“Anne of Green Gables”: not such an innocent show
The movie Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite movies, and has been for many years. I didn’t see a problem with it until my daughter wanted to watch one of “mommy’s shows” with me, and it happened to be this movie. In my moment of stupidity I let her watch it with…
Read Morewe always hear the other side
While at a get-together with some friends, one of them asked if we would tell Payton that she’s adopted. I said yes, and that we have already told her. A couple of them shared stories of family members that had been adopted. The adoptees they were speaking of weren’t interested in finding their birth/biological parents. It…
Read Morethe new couple
A new couple came to our Adoption Group last month. When I spoke with the woman she said, “There are so many children that need a home, I don’t see why I need to have my own.” I was so excited. I rarely hear these words that my heart feels so strongly. I look forward…
Read Moregive thanks
What unexpected things life has brought us since Thanksgiving last year. So much to be thankful for. Payton was adopted right before Thanksgiving last year, this year we celebrated with an Adoption Day which we will continue to do every year. Jeremiah came to us after Thanksgiving last year. Although we have given thanks for…
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lovin' adoptin' & autism 