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...
by Kate | Nov 30, 2020 | Adoption, Catholic
“Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Years ago, I read the book ‘Falling Free’ by...
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