It's not a coincidence that Jackson is my son and I'm his mama; but sometimes I forget that. Like when he's in meltdown mode in front of the school, I'm fighting back tears and feeling like a Big. Fat. Failure. It doesn't matter that I handled the previous four meltdowns like a champ. Um, you sure you've got the right girl for the job, Lord? And somewhere deep inside I sense that He really didn't make a mistake. Because God is not a God of coincidences. And in the midst of the Continue Reading
Eight Things I Learned in November
1. Being A Mom Is Enough When I see other women with successful home businesses or with books flying off the virtual shelves, I can't help but feel a little defeated. I had a book signing this month and sold ZERO books. I compare myself to these women who seem to be succeeding and I feel like a failure. I'm not making any money through this blog. I'm not selling many books. Huh, maybe I should call it a day? But at 3:00 one morning, as all these things were flying through my mind, I Continue Reading
What No One Will Tell You About Adoption {Guest Post By Lindsey Andrews}
Today fellow adoptive mama Lindsey Andrews is sharing a little bit of her story in honor of National Adoption Month. She's the mama of two beautiful Ethiopian kiddos and I'm thankful our paths crossed when John and I were pursuing an Ethiopian adoption. She's sharing some great tips for anyone considering adoption. November is National Adoption Month. While I continue to always and forever be passionate about adoption and the beautification process that came to my heart through adoption, it Continue Reading
Embracing The Different In Adoption
I'm so glad I discovered Sensory Mom Secrets! The Sensory Mom and I have a lot in common. We are both adoptive mamas to kiddos with Sensory Processing Disorder. She has been such an encouragement to me as I've learned more about Sensory Processing Disorder, offering ways to help my little sensory seeker! Today she's sharing a little bit about their adoption story in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month. I’m so honored to be able to share today on adoption. I volunteered for this not Continue Reading
We Are All Adopted {Guest Post & Book Giveaway By Megan Nilsen}
Today fellow adoptive mama Megan Nilsen is sharing a little bit of her story and giving away a copy of her book in honor of National Adoption Month. She's the author of A Beautiful Exchange, which is an invitation to exchange our comfortable lives for the adventure God is calling us to live. Leave a comment below sharing how God has made a beautiful exchange in your life and you might win a copy of Megan's book! “How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us Continue Reading