**This was written 11/14/2019. Ryan and I were in the midst of one of the hardest years of our lives from start to finish. I had not yet earned the title of “mom.” We had not yet felt the joy of adoption…and this time last year I didn’t think it was possible. November is national…
Read moreThoughts with Koko 11/1/20
I woke up today with a slight heaviness on my heart. I can’t quite put my finger on what exactly it is I’m worried about….everything I guess. It’s not super uncommon though. Foster parents spend so much time in a constant state of fear and anxiety. Foster care is beautiful and redeeming, but it is…
Read moreGotcha Day 10/19/18
Two years ago tomorrow (10/19/18), I was in our bedroom folding a mountain of laundry. The twins were at school and Ryan was working. It was a Friday. I was trying to finish up some tasks because that afternoon, we were having an 8 year old respite friend come for the weekend. Our family was…
Read moreReflection on the First 30
I’m near the close of my 30th year. I always try to take a few minutes around this time of year to reflect on the past 12 months and my entire life up until now. I always want to do better and grow in every aspect of my life. I want to learn from the…
Read moreConsidering the Costs
Every day you and I are counting the costs of things. We do it with clothes, food, cars, homes, extra curricular activities, the way we spend our time and energy, how many times we hit snooze on the alarm clock, the friends we hang out with and even the ones we don’t. In the economy…
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