Month: May 2013

Sometimes I Forget

I have a special guest blogger today – my husband Mark!  He shares some of the feelings and emotions he’s experienced since bringing our girls home from China.  You can find him at MarkMcCaslin.com.  I hope you enjoy it!
 
It’s been 8 months since we returned from China with our two new teenage daughters.  Overnight, our […] Read more…

Unfamiliar Paths

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16

I read this verse today in my Bible reading, […] Read more…

Eliza, Our Miracle Girl

Those of you who have followed my blog for quite a while know of the very difficult adjustment Eliza had as she moved into her new life with us.
I think the change was enormous for her, and learning the language has been a significant struggle for her as well.
For months I felt […] Read more…

Update On Evangeline

On Monday, I took Evangeline to see Dr. Campbell.
Dr. Campbell is the spinal surgeon who wants to put a veptr in her back to support her spine at the curve.
For information and pictures of a veptr, click here.
Evangeline’s spine is very short and does not allow the appropriate amount of space […] Read more…

Birthday Pictures

One of the incredible blessings my parents have given our family is a history of Sunday dinners at their house.
My mother prepares a lovely dinner, and we all just enjoy each other.
Here are a few pictures of the day we celebrated Evan’s and my birthdays at their house.

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When Our Feelings Waiver

A sweet friend tagged me in a post this morning.
There is a precious family in China adopting two teenage daughters even as I write this who is struggling. She asked if I could share any words of encouragement for this dear family.
I remember those days in China so vividly. […] Read more…

Happy Birthday Son

Seventeen years ago today I gave birth to my son, Evan, on my birthday.
And bar none, he was the best birthday present I have ever received.

When my obstetrician found out I was delivering Evan on my birthday, he exclaimed, “Oh no, you’ll never have another birthday!”

But he was so wrong. […] Read more…

Amazed

I’m just amazed at how much progress Eliza has made since we brought her home in September.

She has solidly claimed her spot amongst the children,

And grandchildren.

She has become my house helper. She loves to organize and keep the house neat. Here she is organizing my container cupboard.

She is by my side all day long ready […] Read more…

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