Last year, right before Valentine’s day, my dear friend (an adopted mama of two) sent me this, “Dear Katie- May this be your last Valentine’s Day without your sweet baby in your arms. Praying always….I can feel the ache in your arms…I have felt it too. Soon, you will be…
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This is it.
As I sit here on the couch, while the kids are watching Kung Fu Panda 2, I overheard this exchange between two characters in the movie. An elderly ram is talking to the main character, Po (the panda who was adopted) and she says, “your story may not have such…
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Beautiful life
I came across this video, above, on the site, Every Life is Beautiful and wanted to share it with you. It makes me happy and I hope it makes you happy too. Next Sunday, we are celebrating life. Of course life should always be celebrated, but this Sunday is…
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Extension 26: Amazing Amazima
Another amazing photo from Alyssa Wagner Photography November 26th was a big day for us. It was the day our adoption was finalized! I cannot wait to share with you the pictures and events of that wonderful day, but that we will have to wait for another time. The point…
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One Word 2014
Special thanks to the lovely Alyssa of Alyssa Wagner Photography for all the family photos in this post. Happy 2014! I have been excitedly awaiting the reveal of our One Word for this year. For the back-story on past words from others years click here and here. I love how…
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Do you hear what I hear?
I am pleased and honored to share a special guest blogger with you today…my husband! Photo credit: Alyssa Wagner Photography Hubby is the Youth Director at our church. He loves having meaningful conversations with others, and pointing them to Christ through biblical instruction and intentional experiences. He also enjoys hunting,…
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