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Things I Want To Remember – Dalilah, age 5
Dear Dalilah, You have joined the ranks of kids infesting lawns everywhere with dandelions, by making wishes and blowing on the seeds. You call them “Wish Flowers” and I hope you always do. Speaking of cute things you say, you … Continue reading
Are we there yet?
Dear Celeste, Happy 17th birthday! I can’t imagine where this year has gone. A moment ago, you were blowing out a pile of brownies turning 16, and before that 15… and yet here we are. You’re about to embark on … Continue reading
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This is 5
Dear Dalilah, Today is your 5th birthday! You have been waiting for this day for a long time! You love your birthday and look forward to it for a long time. I don’t know what 5 will bring for you, … Continue reading
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Sophomore Year
Dear Celeste, Today was the first day of your sophomore year. You were so excited this morning, and I couldn’t help but take a deep breath and watch you walk into the school. You have grown leaps and bounds from … Continue reading
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Big and little
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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Wherever you are, my love will find you….
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
The Truth About Foster Parenting
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
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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She
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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The Updates
To say a lot has happened in the past few months would be somewhat of an understatement. There has been a mixture of good, bad, and really bad – I guess that’s life? Let’s start with the bad and just … Continue reading
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