The Unexpected Adoption (part 2)
Adoption . Family . Katie's Ramblings . Popular PostsSeveral people have asked lots and lots of questions about our adoption of Mary Kate. Today was a really big day in her life, and yet since she is only five, she has no idea what a big day it was. Today, Mary’s order of placement for adoption was signed by a
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
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
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
God’s Story in my son Daniel’s Life (Journey Series)
Adoption . Family . Journey series . Popular PostsThis month, as I have been driving my three oldest back and forth to driver’s education classes, I couldn’t help but marvel at the work God has done in my oldest son’s life. I remember so clearly the day he came home to us, I remember the days he left and then returned again. I