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Where Wildflowers Bloom

I’ve noticed the wildflowers bloom greatest in the valleys—there was even a “super bloom” of wildflowers that recently sprouted among Death Valley, only occurring when conditions were perfect. To me, a flower fest in the middle of the desert goes against everything I used to believe.  The top is where I wanted to be, not …

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Peaks and Valleys

Sometimes I feel I’m in the grips of utter failure as a mom. Social media and Pinterest feed my comparative nature. Most times, I feel like I’m walking across a valley on my knees, in an eternal state of seeking forgiveness for not being enough. Maybe I’m failing as… An adoptive mom, barely remembering to …

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Motherhood Is…

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. …

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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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