Category Archives: Everyday Stuff

Daniel learns very quickly. His attention is not held long by something he easily masters. We brought a little stacking toy today and after just a moment, he understood it and was delighted with the different options he had. Stack … Continue reading →

Yes, Daniel is 4 years old despite his size. Today we visited Daniel from about 9am-1pm. Anna was pretty tired and hungry by then! Daniel refused his meal with us again. I hope he is eating more for his caretakers. … Continue reading →

Before I begin – let me remind you that any identifying information about Daniel must not be shared. Not his given name. Not the country he lives in. Nothing until he is ours. There is a chance that I will … Continue reading →

Monday May 14th, 2017 Here we are in ________ again. I find myself repeating asking myself, “What are we doing here?” It seems so unreal. Not so much that we are adopting again, but rather that we are traveling around … Continue reading →

About 27 hours after we left home for the Portland airport, we stepped into a hotel on the other side of the world. Literally. I was sick overnight before we left and too sick to my stomach to sit up … Continue reading →