What a weekend it was! Our family seems to lump important happy events around Easter. I think this is fitting considering the newness, hope, joy, and undeserved grace Easter represents. Why do I get to be so happy, so blessed?! Only by the grace of God! Three years ago on Easter we announced our intentions to adopt. Two years ago I heard a special promise and our daughter came into existence. ... Read More about It Is Finished | Squeaks’ Adoption Finalization
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Knock Me Over With A Feather
I'm about to type something I never thought I'd type again. I'm pregnant! Before I start explaining, I want to make something clear. This blog is not going to turn into a pregnancy blog. I promise. I remember when we were in our wait, I was reading a blog by another hopeful adoptive mom who unexpectedly became pregnant and I immediately had no desire to continue reading her blog. Infertility is ... Read More about Knock Me Over With A Feather
Dear Sweet Daughter Of Mine,
I felt an overwhelming need to put my love for you into writing tonight. So here I am at 11:30pm, incredibly tired, typing away on my iPad. You've been asleep for the past few hours and I miss you. So much so that I look at pictures of you and feel a longing even though you're in the next room. Do you know how much you're loved? Today was no different than the majority of our days. We both ... Read More about Dear Sweet Daughter Of Mine,
A Heartbeat
There is nothing more real than a heartbeat. My Father blessed me. When I was little, if I had a bad dream, I'd crawl into bed with my parents. My mom would tuck me close to her and bury me in her chest. I could hear her heartbeat and I would fall asleep. My heart was at peace. My Father surprised me. The first time I heard Evelyn's heartbeat mine skipped a beat. The last time ... Read More about A Heartbeat
Signs Of Life
I knew I'd have to let go of a little of my OCD when our little one came home, and I was right. It's been a challenge, but one I'm happy to accept. Obviously. I'm actually pretty amazed I'm okay with a slightly messy house. In fact I find it satisfying. I recently read an article about how creativity thrives in a messy space. Items not in their "proper" place somehow forces your mind to think ... Read More about Signs Of Life