Something I've found that helps in my healing is taking sporadic breaks from social media. Sometimes I need to shut out the rest of the world, wrap myself up in real life, and hunker down with my little family, having nothing but in person interaction. Then if I want to update people on something I'll … Continue reading Introducing our son, Ezra!
“Names have power.” ― Rick Riordan, The Lightning ThiefWhen Daniel and I became foster parents we felt strongly that if ever we adopted from foster care we wouldn't change the child's name unless it was something awful that would always be a weight around their neck (ie, 'Villian'). When our Bonus Kiddo came to us we were glad a … Continue reading Names Have Power
"Now that we've told Aurelia we can tell everyone else 🙂 ........ Before the end of June we will be adopting our foster son! 😀 His DCFS case will close and he will permanently and forever be [in our family]. 🙂 Everything we have been through has helped prepare us for this little boy and … Continue reading We Have An Adoption Date!
"Court again, court again, jiggity jig. This little guy's case is wrapping up and today will give us a better idea of exactly what that means." - March 2015So after our emergency court hearing in February we were scheduled for another hearing at the end of March. Court was on a Monday and on Friday … Continue reading Court Again or "Just about the most in trouble I’ve ever been with the law"
"I know it's the most practical way to do it but there's still something so sad about a child showing up with all their possessions in a trash bag. :-\ " - November 2014Now that I've nearly caught up to real time I'm going to go back a bit to an image that sticks with … Continue reading The Black Trash Bag
Jess Building Joy 