“Was I as cute as Jude when you got me?” “Oh, yes. A hundred times yes.” “Was I this old?” “You were five months. So……
The Author
It never ceases to amaze me how God takes a tiny cluster of cells and blossoms it into a distinct, unique creation in a matter…
Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone
Aren’t you afraid, they asked, that an adopted child won’t feel like your own? Aren’t you worried that your biological kids will feel like he’s…
Deeper than skin
All things being equal (which clearly they’re not), Rachel Dolezal is wrong. But before you throw stones/pat me on the back for sharing/not sharing your politics,…
Father and son
There are many things in life that give me pause, that make me stop and breathe deep with the gratitude of, “Oh, Lord, thank you…
The 5 Day Adoption {your chance to DO SOMETHING}
We’ve completed two adoptions, and both of them were drawn-out labors of love spanning years. Ask us if we regret a moment, and both Christopher…
Of course, they could always be wrong
We had our follow-up ultrasound. And after the discussion of many potential issues that our baby might face– ranging from a heart defect requiring immediate…
Dear Waiting Mom,
Dear Waiting Mom, Congratulations! You’ve starved your fears, fed your courage, and followed a call to an incredible, awesome adventure. You’re adopting a child! Is there…
Lunch
“Is there any more sauce?” “Can I get some more water?” “So I was reading that part where Jonas gets to the—” “What’s the name…
Live a life less ordinary
Some days I really want to give up on this whole “a people set apart” thing. Some days I want to float downstream, take the…