Motherhood is accepting my imperfections. Motherhood is realizing I’m perfectly made for the job. Motherhood is living under a daily measure of grace. Motherhood is holding my breath and praying for a miracle. Motherhood is always teaching and training.Motherhood is showing up even when I don’t feel like it. Motherhood is wiping tears and offering hugs.Motherhood is crying alone in …
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Dear Perfection: We Can’t Be Friends Anymore
There was a (long) period in my life when I attempted to surround myself with perfection. I believed that if I said and did the right things, participated in enough bible studies, hung out with religious people—eventually I would succumb to perfection. I would radiate goodness. I would appear unblemished. Instead, I wore myself out. …
Hard Conversations: On Telling Children About Bio Sibling
“Wait…we have a sister?” If you haven’t told your biological children about a child you placed for adoption…it’s time. Today, in fact. Okay, so that’s easier said than done. From personal experience I know this: the longer you wait to share the truth the greater chance there is for shame and guilt to permeate our …
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On Finding Joy: Take Time for You
“Take the time to fill your cup with love and peace. Then you’ll be able to pour it into others. This not selfish. This is necessary.”~Unknown. ☕️ ▪️On finding joy after placement: Take time for you! ☕️ You are not responsible for mending everything that’s broken. You don’t need to make everyone happy. You don’t …
Love Does Adoption
Originally published on Hope’s Promise Inspirational Reading There is a growing stack of books on my nightstand that I intend to read one of these days. Some nights I manage to read a few pages. Most nights I barely skim a paragraph or two before my eyes glaze over and the book gets returned …