Some Things Don’t Wait
If you’d peek into the bay window in front of our house today, you’d see a round black table that seats four. The seats of the chairs are a tan microfiber and no amount of rubbing alcohol… Continue Reading
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Our Trip to China
Have you ever walked along a path–carefully taking just the very next step? Have you ever dreamed of something, planned for it and worked for it, but the results came so much faster than you ever anticipated? Much of… Continue Reading
Big Movements
“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
The Only Question I’m Asking Every Morning
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
On Fondue and Freedom – New Year’s 2017
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
Help Me, Help You, Help Us
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
Enough – from Coffee+Crumbs
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
How We Are
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
Looking Forward and Looking Back
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
10 Ways to Pray for Your Adopting Family and Friends
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