by Kate | Mar 16, 2021 | Family
I have so much to tell you about Texas, but I really need to write more of last year down before I forget. In the early weeks of the pandemic, one of my favorite things were the flyovers that were organized. I grew up attending air shows with my dad. The Blue Angels,...
by Kate | Feb 19, 2021 | Family
When they were young, I prayed that Julia and Nate would be friends. They found their way through learning one another and loving one another. They have a bond unique and admirable. They’ve been through adopting a sibling. They’ve watched me recover from...
by Kate | Feb 12, 2021 | Family
Do you choose a word of the year? Since 2008, I’ve chosen a word to reflect on throughout the year. *The idea of a word of the year was first introduced to me by my dear friend Heather. Once upon a time, she had a lovely blog full of beautiful inspiration. I’m very...
by Kate | Jan 25, 2021 | Family
My word of the year for 2020 was ‘joy’. By February I had been to four funerals – Andrew, Art, Jeff, and Liz. I remember sharing on Instagram that it felt mean that my word and my year seemed at odds with one another. I shared with you I’d been asking the Lord,...
by Kate | Dec 9, 2020 | Adoption, Catholic, Family
Doctors appointments, bath times, diapers, bottles, little bows, tiny socks, and smiles. It is all a blur. Fourteen weeks went so quickly. When the case manager visited our home, she asked if we would be open to allowing the parents to visit. With the pandemic, there...