“Hey Everybody, Ok so it has been a really long time since I have done any videos (and my garage door is closing there behind me) *whispering: I should probably turn off my car, oh my goodness*. Okay, it is turned off *whispering: all is well* … WATCH THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT MORE!
Dear Zaycon, Ouch! That’s the first word that comes to my mind. I think I speak for many when I say that this current event hurts. I am sure you are hurting too. I’m sure when you had to make this decision it was painful. Maybe you prayed. Maybe you even cried. Maybe your heart…
I never know when inspiration is going to hit me. But when it does, I write. Today as I am sitting in my bedroom getting ready to take a shower I am visiting via messages with a friend who has been going through some struggles. Similar to things I have dealt with. We all do…
There is a difference between a child who is in trouble – And – A child who is troubled Both have ways of showing themselves in negative behavior. One will be easily corrected with consistent time outs and consequences. The other will not usually benefit from timeouts and consequences, but rather wins and confidence boosting.…
It has been a while since my last adoption update. So here is the update. *Warning* this is a slightly negative post. 🔹We are 16 months POST termination of parental rights. 🔹almost everyone I know has adopted their kids already. Several were adopted around 6 months after TPR, some took a little longer. 6-8 months…
Last month I had someone tell me that they didn’t know what it was about me, but they “didn’t like it”. My response was – “It’s either the light of God on me or the enemy in you because I have never come against you” and then I walked away and went home. Sometimes when…
My school bus turned over to 2,222 miles on Tuesday. During pre-trip inspections on Wednesday, I was able to take this photo. I never in a million years saw myself driving a school bus, but I absolutely love it. I’m not sure what God is leading me to, but I’m thankful for this fun experience…
Bye bye mountain! That moment: When someone who you don’t know. Who doesn’t know you. Decides they know more about your kiddos than you do. Who thinks they have all the facts about the adoption more than you do, who have never met your kids Then: They send you a harassing message on FB –…
Today is 1,095 days that my Peanuts have been in foster care. And still no word from the adoption case worker. It has been almost 1 month since turning in all our paperwork. I know some of you have been asking and that is the current update. Throwback – Testimonial – Warning : Grab a…
