"...mist coming in, like something is brewing, about to begin." The winds are changing. I saw a sign recently that applied perfectly to me: I don't mind change, just as long as nothing is different or altered. But as I sit outside today, I close my eyes and lift my face to the heavens and … Continue reading Winds in the East
We're getting another placement. I've been so hesitant to talk about it or write about it because....well, I'm excited about it. And, dear reader, I don't want to be. It's a legal risk case, meaning that the child's legal team (caseworkers, advocates, attorneys, etc.) are all in agreement that the goal should be switched from … Continue reading Beginning to Fall
Before you begin reading, let me assure that my next post will be about foster parenting, and it will be posted very soon. But I wanted to share something else with you first. I've written my first manuscript for a children's book. It probably won't be a bestseller. You may not even find it at … Continue reading Fear
Michael and I dream of a simpler life (if there is such a thing) where we live in an Airstream and travel around. SO....we’ve rented a small, 23 ft Airstream for 4 days. I love it. Granted, we are on vacation and are fully aware that full-time RVing isn't all sunshine and adventure, but I … Continue reading RV Road Tripping
We dropped of the boys a week ago. They are now living with their mother full time. You would think I would be an emotional mess, but surprisingly, I am not. Neither is Michael. I trust that they are going to well taken care of, a far cry from what I thought several months ago. … Continue reading Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
That's right, dear reader. We were one of those people that you probably heard about or talked to and thought, "What idiots! Don't they know what's happening in the world right now?" And the answer is yes, we knew. But we didn't know it would be the pandemic it is now. The truth is I … Continue reading We Went on a Cruise During Spring Break/COVID19
I've never been into listing things I'm grateful for during Thanksgiving. A lot of people do it, and I find it a bit prosaic. Forgive my cynicism, dear reader, and I hope you don't take offense if you have such a tradition. Our little turkeys (ahem, pumpkins) are spending Thanksgiving week with their family, and … Continue reading A Pumpkin-Free Thanksgiving
When we started this thing we said we weren't interested in adoption. We were sitting in an office getting our license to foster parent. After months of training, home studies, and paperwork (oh my gosh, the paperwork!), it was official. It was my birthday, and it seemed like the perfect way to start a new … Continue reading A Foolish Thought
I’ll save you from having to read my life story right off the bat. I feel that being a reader is a lot like getting to know someone: too much information too soon is unsolicited and undesirable in most cases. So I’ll take it slow, dear reader. I have a tendency to start things and … Continue reading What Have I Done?
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