CEFBy Tyler Ann HIrn My first experience with CEF started when two teenagers came and taught a backyard Bible club(now called 5 day clubs) in my own backyard. At the time I did not know what CEF was, all I knew was that these fun people came and taught cool stories about Jesus and missionaries.
In my last post, I shared about the joy of giving birth to my first born child. I shared about the beauty of the biological bond. In the next few posts I plan to share about the beauty of the adoptive bond. It is true that there is a difference between these two bonds. Maybe
When I was 22 and pregnant with my first baby, I was excited and scared all at the same time. I was pretty sure I would be a good mom. I had a great mom, and I had been baby sitting and working with children for many years. So, I thought I would be pretty
on February 21, 2015
An adoptive mom’s Story (part 1)
Adoption . Family . Katie's Ramblings . Popular PostsOver the last few years, I have been surprised at the requests I have had to write this book or that book. But, I always just laugh and say if I ever write a book it will be about adoption. I may never write a book of my own, but I have decided to start
on February 11, 2015
The Unexpected Adoption Story (The beginning)
Adoption . Family . Katie's RamblingsYehovah’s ways are not our ways. This is a verse, I have heard all my life, yet for some reason I am always surprised by the way He does things. For example, when Jeremy and I married and talked about having a big family, and about helping other families through foster care, we never planned to adopt
Recently, a lot of friends have been concerned about their child’s schooling and over all behavior, specifically those in the adolescent years. I have also struggled with my children during those difficult developmental years, and totally understand their frustration. A few years ago, after adopting a child with severe brain injury, I began doing lots