This is a post written by a friend in response to the many negative comments written about my sharing the difficulties I had bonding with Eliza. It is excellent and well written and well worth your time to read it.
You can read it here, The Light of Home.
I will continue my plan […] Read more…
The Beginning
A NOTE TO THE READER: This is one post in a series of posts that will share the story of how I came to know and grew to love my daughters who were adopted at fourteen years old, mere days before they aged out of the adoption system. It does not reflect my feelings now. […] Read more…
A Preface
A NOTE TO THE READER: This is one post in a series of posts that will share the story of how I came to know and grew to love my daughters who were adopted at fourteen years old, mere days before they aged out of the adoption system. It does not reflect my feelings now. […] Read more…
Eliza Today
A NOTE TO THE READER: This is one post in a series of posts that will share the story of how I came to know and grew to love my daughters who were adopted at fourteen years old, mere days before they aged out of the adoption system. It does not reflect my feelings now. […] Read more…
God’s Heart and Workers For His Harvest Field
A NOTE TO THE READER: This is one post in a series of posts that will share the story of how I came to know and grew to love my daughters who were adopted at fourteen years old, mere days before they aged out of the adoption system. It does not reflect my feelings now. […] Read more…
My Long Day
I pulled in the driveway this morning after an early morning errand, and was immediately met with a very dejected Eliza. Before I had even shut off the car, she opened the door with tears streaming down her face. “Mommy, I have something tell you.” She said tremulously.
“Tell me.” I said gently, pulling […] Read more…
Healing
My goodness! How the time does fly!
My niece is getting married.
This is my Aunt, my mother’s sister, and her girls.
Evangeline actually made the shower. Olivia is sitting on my mother’s lap. And my sister, Brenda, is between Sophia and her daughter, Emily.
This is my brother’s wife, Karen, mother of the […] Read more…
It’s Summer Time!
Yesterday was the kid’s last day of school. It feels like we go for forever here in NJ. We had so many snow days, so that made it even longer this year. And we were all so very ready for it to be over.
I haven’t written much on my blog about our decision […] Read more…
A Rather Haphazard Father’s Day
I hardly even remembered it was Father’s Day with my thoughts being so consumed with caring for Evangeline. The kids remembered though.
I woke up Sunday morning and really didn’t think Evangeline would be able to go to church. And I also didn’t think I could get her ready in time. […] Read more…
Home and Smiles
We are SO VERY HAPPY to be home.
I tried to get pictures of all the kids, but Victoria didn’t want me to take her picture and Evan was working.
Thank you all so much for your prayers as we all continue to heal.
Blessings!
