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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

The Miraculous and the Ridiculous

I often wonder if our hopes to adopt without an agency are, well, "ridiculous". It's been over a year . . . and we are still waiting . . . But then I hear a quote like this one: "Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous. " Mother Angelica Mother Angelica passed away this week.  She was the founder of EWTN and was often seen on the television channel in full … [Read more...] about The Miraculous and the Ridiculous

God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}

This post contains affiliate links.  Please see my About Me page for more details.  Thanks for reading! My nerves were on edge as I pulled into the parking lot near the Planned Parenthood clinic. As I got myself and my three-year-old son out of the car, I made sure to grab some rosaries. I had been told to have them in my hand so the PP escort wouldn’t think I was there for an appointment . . . … [Read more...] about God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}