Author Archives: jenn

Big and little

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jenn

  Sometimes I need you to be big. When we’re teaching you new things, I want you to understand. When I’m running late, I want you to be able to button your pants without my help. When plans change, I … Continue reading →

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Let’s go on an adventure…

Posted on January 3, 2016 by jenn

This summer, we made a goal to spend as much time at the beach as is possible. And I’m proud of us -we did it. Instead of cleaning, we picked up almost every nice weekend and planted ourselves in the … Continue reading →

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Wherever you are, my love will find you….

Posted on January 2, 2016 by jenn

I wanted you more than you ever will know so I sent love to follow wherever you go. It’s high as you wish it. It’s quick as an elf. You’ll never outgrow it…it stretches itself! So climb any mountain… climb … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jenn

Last night, I was doing the dishes and talking with my Mom. I was remarking how amazing it was that earlier in the day, we had taken D to the bounce house in the mall and she ran into it … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Foster Parenting

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jenn

There is no way around it – there are a lot of eyes on you when you’re a foster parent. The child’s social worker. The child’s Guardian Ad Litem. The children’s biological parents. Therapists. And pretty much everyone that knows … Continue reading →

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Just Right

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jenn

On Sunday we received our second placement, a 14 year old girl! A very different situation; this is supposed to be a “temporary placement” of about 4 months until her next court date, where she will likely reunify with one … Continue reading →

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Two

Posted on July 12, 2014 by jenn

Dear D, Today you are two! On June 27, 2014 you said your first unprompted “I love you,” and my heart burst. We were camping, I was at the car and you were inside the tent with “MY Daddy” as … Continue reading →

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She

Posted on May 28, 2014 by jenn

She is fierce with determination. She easily cries, and she easily moves on. She laughs with abandonment. She expects that I will catch her when she leaps, or throws herself backwards. She likes cheese, tomatoes, juice, cereal, and pretty much … Continue reading →

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Destination

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jenn

30 minutes of driving. Enough time for about 10 songs. Sometimes the same song on repeat 10 times. Some mornings tears prick at my eyes. Triggered by words strung together and put to music touching my heart in a way … Continue reading →

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2 Months Gone

Posted on February 4, 2014 by jenn

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart … Continue reading →

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