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Of Value

I was sitting outside the other day in the sunshine. I was coming out of feeling blue… sunshine is wonderful for raising the spirits! Anyway, Jordan was in his pack n play outside and he was bored and wanted to … Continue reading

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Adoption Art

I made these paintings on cardstock paper (forgive the curling) a couple years ago when we were worn from digging through and around different pitfalls, barriers and other discouragements in adoption. It seemed like the Enemy was winning in keeping … Continue reading

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With Respect to Special Needs… and Siblings

This is a long post – an interview of two children (ages 16 and 18) about what it’s like to have a biological and adopted younger siblings with significant special needs. So many of these questions were posed to us … Continue reading

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Something really special

We have some news we’ll be sharing in the next few days, but before that, I wanted to share something really special with you. It brings tears to my eyes and both thankfulness and loss to my heart. Maybe this … Continue reading

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Videos

Three of Jordan and one of Maggie. Jordan’s might be interesting to other families adopting a little one with Down Syndrome from an orphanage. He’s doing very well… poor guy will still show his years in an orphanage for some … Continue reading

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