Family

  • Cost of Adoption

    The most common question I’ve been asked is “Why is adoption so expensive?” Alan and I haven’t ever really pondered that question much but I completely understand the reason for the question. Like…

  • True Love

    Everyday I am reminded of how blessed I am- not because I have a family, a home, a job, etc. I am blessed because I am fortunate to be loved. Doesn’t everyone want…

  • OMG! (for lack of a better title)

    I just got a call from our agency of how the CARA system unexpectedly opened up for special needs families today and we were able to be registered into their system!!! (We happen…

  • Open Doors: Adoption update

    Just to give everyone an update of what’s been happening with our adoption process….  Well, things are bit slower than hoped. To provide you all with some context, India has an online registry…

  • One Of A Kind

    Recently, I made my second visit to the Department of Homeland Security. Alan and I had to get fingerprints taken in order to prove that we are really who we say we are.…

  • Measuring Up

    Sometimes I find myself lacking patience and lashing out at my kids for the tiniest of things. And then I wonder…What are we doing?? We’re in the process of getting MORE kids! Sheesh! (Everyone…

  • Back to School

    Alright, so I’m not much of a reader. = (  If given the choice, it would definitely be fiction for me! And yet, Alan and I sit and stare at a pile of…

  • Our Tiny Tots.

    So incase you are wondering how my kids are doing with the idea of adoption…well, in the picture above, they’re actually praying for their new baby. And to be honest, they pray for…

  • Steps to International Adoption

    Just to give you a rough idea..I thought I’d list the steps for an international adoption so you can see where we are in the process. Mind you- this is the listing that…

  • 2013..Here we come!!

    Lots of good stuff this January as our church starts off with a fast to seek God about this year, my daughter’s 5th birthday on Monday, and of course…the submission of our dossier!…