“She’s gone through a lot of big changes. She’ll need big movements, lots of hugs. Smoosh her body between two pillows. Wrap her up tight. She’s going to need help to feel connected and grounded.” After being together for… Continue Reading
I’m in the bathroom enjoying a moment of quiet. Sitting in silence, waiting for the water to get hot, and scrolling through Instagram, my new favorite hobby. Continuing to travel along the edge of my New Year’s Resolution angst,… Continue Reading
I love the New Year. The blank slate. The re-set. The Beginning. (The Beginning of what, you ask? Of whatever you want, my dear, that’s the beauty of it.) Thanks to the many years spent working nights on holidays, we… Continue Reading
I love that we are able to share about our adoption journey with you. I hope it’s helpful for those of you wanting to support your own adopting friends and family in the future — or even be a resource… Continue Reading
One year ago this month, we formally began our adoption process. Coincidentally, a year ago this month, I quit my job. It’s hard to explain why I needed to leave a job that paid me well and only required a… Continue Reading
After our reception, Chris and I ran out of the church, he in his tux and I in a short red dress with red heels, through an archway of flying birdseed, into my dad’s car. My brother drove us away… Continue Reading
I pinned and planned for weeks. Made multiples lists and had the kids packed for days. I printed maps of our drive and maps of possible hikes. I’d watched a Netflix show about a chef who cooked only outdoors… Continue Reading
A friend recently asked me, “What can I do to help?” “Honestly, please pray for us.” “Okay. What specifically can I pray for?” In my head, swimming with lists of paperwork, and in my heart, riding over waves of emotions,… Continue Reading
Three years ago, I sat on a beach reading Kisses for Katie, bawling my eyes out while the sun warmed my skin and the waves tickled my toes. It’s a book about a young woman who moves to Uganda after… Continue Reading
“Where are you in the process?” I’m getting this question a lot these days. (And I love it.) I love that others are interested — in what we are doing and (for some) learning more about adoption. There is… Continue Reading