This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.** Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy starred in a film together titled "Saint Vincent". One of the main characters of the film, Oliver, is the 12 year-old adopted son of Melissa McCarthy's character, … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
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20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
God and His Timing
"Any word . . ." was the text that I got this week that I still didn't answer. It's not that I don't have an answer. I do. It's just not the kind of answer that makes people think, "oh yeah, she's totally normal (read sarcastically!!!)" Ya see, "any word . . ." means: "Have you heard anything about what was - or could still be - a possible adoption match?" The short answer is, "not … [Read more...] about God and His Timing
Adoption Books My Son Loves
Talking to our son about how he came into our family can be complicated. Talking to our son about why he can't eat freeze pops and ice cream for dinner is complicated. He, like most toddlers and pre-schoolers, desires to know and understand the world around him. The easiest way to discuss anything and everything is by using books. And not just by playing, "let's balance these on our … [Read more...] about Adoption Books My Son Loves
Dear Beautiful Woman Considering Adoption
As I am sure you know, sometimes life throws unexpected curves and unplanned challenges. We know you are facing one of life’s unexpected challenges. Please do not give up hope. For Matt and I, we both faced many challenges before we met. One was the challenge of wondering: will we ever find someone to share our life with? Then we found one another, and were eager to start a family right … [Read more...] about Dear Beautiful Woman Considering Adoption
Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood
This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About page for more details. Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood, When you stand outside Planned Parenthood: You are judged. You are judged by people who feel very strongly that abortion should be legal - and legal with no restrictions. You are judged by people who rarely think about abortion. You are judged … [Read more...] about Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood
