The Art of Patience

Patience: The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.  I am many things. A patient person is not one of them. I use DVR just so I can skip commercials. I use Amazon prime for faster delivery. When baking, I always bake one minute less than recommended. Why?…

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I was BORN for this.

I was born to do many things.  I was born to have blue eyes and brown hair. I was born to be an athlete. I was born to be a younger sister. I was born to be right handed and average height. I was born to be introverted yet strangely adventurous. I was born to…

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The Story of Pup’s Arrival

Our family has grown once again.  Last week, I got a call for a newborn baby boy. At that point, he was only hours old and didn’t have a name yet. It took Ryan and I a little bit to connect, but we said yes to bringing the baby home.  My mind flew in to…

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Walking Her Home

Five years.  Five years ago I quit a job I loved, left my family, packed all of my belongings, and moved across the country. I went to be with my grandmother in the final months of her life. I didn’t do this because I am a really good person, because I am not. I did…

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Why we do Foster care for the Money

I try really hard not to be offended by much in life. I try to respond and act from a place of love and understanding. If you want to offend me, the quickest way is to be negative about our kids. I still try to be kind but it can be tough….I’m very human. I…

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