Ever so often, people ask me about the timeline of our journey. Usually it is because they are entering the world of foster care or adoption and just want an idea of what other people have gone through. I decided to write this down before I forget. ********** From the...
Some of the first pictures I ever saw of Riley were with his Grandma Wendy. She had taken him to see the goats next to her home. They were laughing and smiling and so very happy. A few months after we met, I invited Grandma Wendy and Riley's great aunt (Tia) to The...
When you first begin a quilt, you choose the colors and the fabric. You may even know who you are giving the quilt to. You carefully lay out the pieces and rework the pattern until it feels just right. When you close your eyes, can you see our Heavenly Father doing...
Why do the chapters written in pain seem to always be the most beautiful? On Friday, Brian and I waited for the call - the call to run out the door to meet our sweet Riley's birth mom. We met at a Starbucks, outside on the patio. As I sat down, I felt the weight of...
I never did write that adoption "wrap up" post that I promised. I was going to tie it all together for you in a nice little bow, hit publish, and close that chapter of our story. Our plans never do go quite as expected, do they? Today, I will be meeting the sweet girl...
Brian woke me up around 4:15am and told me that Riley's Grandma Wendy had passed away. I was pretty sure I was in the middle of a bad dream. Brian said it beautifully on his Facebook Page: Very sad news to share. One of the most important people in our life, Grandma...
Luke 1:46-50 And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty...
I'm over at Mom it Forward today with my thoughts on how to phrase questions you have for adoptive families. I also share a special thank you for the people who treated the adoption just like you would a new baby coming home from the hospital. It meant the world to...
It doesn't feel any different, but I have noticed that I am much more relaxed. I think I didn't realize that I was holding my breath, just waiting for the court date to be over. Now, when I go to the doctor's office, I don't have to explain to anyone why his last name...
{Thank you, Aunt Kathy, for the picture!} My sweet parents came into town on Wednesday, to support us at the we headed to the courthouse. We headed out around 7:30 am and drove down to Mesa. I'm pretty sure we were the very first people at the courthouse. We were...