We are at this stage of the adoption where nothing moves. We will hear nothing until that magical moment when someone down in Haiti decides it's our turn and matches us with a child. And it will come completely out of the blue. And given the normal wait time for this step it could be any day between May and December. You…
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5 Tips for Caring for Cut Flowers
I have officially reached the point in winter where I am over this weather. Done with the cold, ice and snow. And desperate for weather that is warm enough for my kids to go play outside for long periods of time. Anyone else out there feeling the same way? And if you live in a warmer climate, well, good for…
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Deciding To Adopt
Over the past year one question I have heard repeatedly is how did we decide to adopt? Or how do we know if adoption is right for their family. I want to do my best to share our journey through deciding to adopt internationally, and I also want to say that each persons journey is, and should be, different. I am…
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Pallet Art Tutorial
Yesterday I shared with you how I took our extra large pallet in our living room and decided to update it with a new coat of whitewashing. I love the look of whitewashing. It makes the wood feel aged, but still clean and simple. Today I am so excited to share with you how I took the pallet and turned…
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4 Steps to Whitewash Wood
Today’s tutorial is all about taking new wood and making it look beautifuly old. I have been obsessed with whitewashing wood since I got the itch to paint everything white. It gives me a sense of calm in the midst of a busy house. So I decided to start by painting an extra large pallet that is in our home. I…
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6 Ways To Help Your Children Learn Compassion
As our family moves through the process of adoption I've spent a lot of time thinkging about how I am preparing my own heart for the changes that are ahead of us. And I have also been thinking about how I can help my children prepare. Really, the bottom line is, do I understand what it means to have compassion like…
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