When You Stand Outside a Grave

When You Stand Outside a Grave

by | Aug 21, 2019 | Adoption, Faith, Infertility

I kept thinking if I waited a little longer, I might have more words. But I’ve learned over the years, that most of the time, words don’t come (at least the right ones) until my fingers hit these keys. One of our pastors said on Sunday, “Vulnerability always comes...
When You Say Yes to an Older Child

When You Say Yes to an Older Child

by | Jun 24, 2019 | Adoption, Popular

“What is it like adopting an older child? Should we break birth order? Do you have any words of wisdom for bringing an older child into our home? How will it affect our children?” These are the most asked questions that land in my inbox. And buddy, are they loaded. I...
The One He Loves

The One He Loves

by | May 30, 2019 | Adoption, Faith

Growing up, my elementary best friend was our pastor’s daughter of a very large church. Everyone knew who she was and treated her special because of it. My best friend all throughout middle and high school had the best dad ever. He was a very prestigious and well...
A Beautiful Unraveling

A Beautiful Unraveling

by | Mar 30, 2019 | Adoption, Faith

I’ve been quiet around here lately.

It’s not because I don’t have any words, I do. A lot of them really. It’s just that they haven’t found their way out of my heart yet.

Also, it’s been a really hard few weeks.

I still haven’t learned exactly how to share the hard without sharing my children’s stories. In the very beginning of our journey, I shared a lot. Probably too much. As I grew as their mama and learned more and more about adoption along the way, I realized their story wasn’t mine to share.