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If We Want to Adopt, Where Do We Begin?
One of the questions I’m often asked by families considering adoption is, “Where do we even begin?” It can be a bit overwhelming. You’ll notice that nearly every point here begins with “consider.” That’s because there is a great deal to think about! 1 – First, consider your reasons for wanting to adopt. There is…
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Why is Adoption So Important?
Current statistics say there are an estimated 163 million orphans in the world. Try for just a moment to wrap your mind around this: if you wanted to look into the face of each and every orphan for just ONE second, it would take more than FIFTY years to do so. Each year more than…
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10 Days of Adoption: Introduction
I’m excited to be part of this “10 Days” series! Today, I’m sharing the highlights of our story so you’ll know why this is my area of “expertise,” and I’ll let you know what to expect in the rest of the 10 Days of Adoption series. Once upon a time (shouldn’t stories always start that…
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Our Week: Kites, a Picnic, & the Military Ball
All is well in our homeschool: nothing new, really, but no big bumps in the road either. We’re just plugging along pleasantly through the next month and a half til we’re done with this school year. We are, however, considering the possibility of moving to a year round schedule with something along the lines of…
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Dogwood Trees and Easter
Every year, when the dogwoods bloom, I think of the legend of the dogwood. If you’re not from the South, you may have never heard of this legend. (The following explanation borrowed from Explore Southern History.) “According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross on…
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Our Week: Fun Mama Points = Heart Ties
SPRING BREAK! With Ken and Lindsey out of the country on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic (returning tomorrow!), this week has been all about being a Fun Mama. We started the week with a sleep over, and I took Kathryn and her friend to our favorite frozen yogurt place the following afternoon. (Can…