Category Archives: family

Things I Want To Remember – Dalilah, age 5

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jenn

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 →

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My Dad Died

Posted on March 11, 2018 by jenn

My Dad died in November. Throughout my life, we have had a complicated relationship. Complicated primarily by his social anxiety. For most of my life, he was a passive participant. He was in the house, he was around, but he … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jenn

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

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jenn

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

Posted on August 29, 2016 by jenn

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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Happy 10th Birthday, Skeeter!!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by jenn

Dear Skeeter, People say a lot of things about you. They say you’re funny looking. They say you look like a little old man. With your charm- you win over just about everyone, within seconds. Even self proclaimed non-dog-people. You … Continue reading →

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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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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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