The Moment Everything Clicks

Posted on May 11, 2013 in All Posts, Orthodox Christianity | 2 comments

I’m currently in the process of writing The Book about our foster care years.  I’ve tried to tread carefully with every tap of my fingers across the keyboard.  It’s so easy to say too much.  Words that would pierce instead of heal.

In addition, I’ve gotten sidetracked with another project as well…but they essentially compliment one another.  I’ve been re-reading some gems over the past few days before attempting to write a curriculum for my boys for next year.  I finished Dr. Boojamra’s book, Foundations for Christian Education, yesterday afternoon and started Sophie Koulomzin’s book, Our Church and Our Children, last night.

Choosing a Godparent

Posted on May 10, 2013 in All Posts, Orthodox Christianity | 8 comments

This is difficult.  Very difficult.  Les and I have been talking back and forth about a godparent for Gabriel for a couple of months now.  I’ve had a couple of people ask already.  I know of at least four people who are waiting on the sidelines with hope in their eyes – I can just tell.  There are some people who may be completely oblivious to the fact that we are considering them.  The list is long.  The decision is hard.

This Past Week’s Musings & Happenings

Posted on May 6, 2013 in All Posts, Family & Friends, Homeschooling, Orthodox Christianity | 8 comments

Holy Week is always such an anticipated, long (but short) week for us each and every year.  This week was no different. Currently, we have the entire family relaxing & watching The Sound of Music in our bedroom while I’m rocking away in my new recliner leisurely typing away but mostly watching the movie.

Mercy

Posted on May 2, 2013 in All Posts, Family & Friends, Foster Care & Adoption | 4 comments

Mercy:

• compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone
• an event to be grateful for; especially because its occurrence prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering

The Face of Neglect

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 in All Posts, Family & Friends | 6 comments

Okay…I’m going to go off on a little rant here.  You can thank the idea of moving to Australia for this post.

Moving to Australia!

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 in All Posts, Family & Friends | 4 comments

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared antics that go on in this house.  Not because they’ve stopped – but because I try to refrain.  When I share, people tend to not understand.  When you’re neglected as a baby, it has effects on you – such has not learning cause n’ effect thinking, etc.  Since I’m moving to Australia today (see link for Australia at left if you do not immediately get the reference) – I thought I should let all of you know why.  I might send a forwarding address in the future.  Maybe.

Giddy with Anticipation

Posted on Apr 28, 2013 in All Posts, Family & Friends | 4 comments

I received an unexpected set of generous gifts from one of my aunts the other day.  She got me a reclining glider rocker and footstool that I had been drooling over, a baby gate for the top of our stairs, and a new Pack and Play.  My mom had called me to tell me that my aunt was at Babies R Us and was getting me four things and shipping it to me.  I was expecting socks, onesies…something along those lines.  I was completely blown away when I found out what she had sent us!!  She told my mom she just had to go with her heart and that I deserved the gifts.  Um….I feel sooo undeserving of this generousity but very much appreciated!!