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Hard

25 July 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Some days I am able to laugh and joke about my infertility.Some days I have infinite optimism that all of this will be for the benefit of our family and I'll be able to look back on it and see the good.Some days I am able to be over the moon, genuinely and wholeheartedly happy … Continue reading Hard

Adoption Training

26 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

This last weekend we did our state required 10 hours of adoption training. The training was 3 hours Friday and 7 on Saturday. It was pretty tough for me because that seven hours was the longest I've been away from Aurelia since she came home from the NICU. Then when we got home Saturday she … Continue reading Adoption Training

Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

19 June 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Aurelia is LOVING all the summer construction going on and lucky for her, its now in front of our house. For the last few days she's been spending a good amount of time at the window pointing and saying "tractor! tractor!" I don't know what they're all called so we taught her they're all "tractors." … Continue reading Construction, Safety and Sunflowers

Second Miscarriage

29 May 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Like I've said before, I've received a lot of thank yous from friends, telling me they appreciate my willingness to discuss my experiences with infertility and our miscarriage. Because of this I've decided to write a little about this second miscarriage, what was different, and what might help others who find themselves in the same … Continue reading Second Miscarriage

Jumping!

26 May 2012 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

I was jumping to touch the top of the archway in our living room and cutesie tried to do the same 🙂

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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