Category Archives: family

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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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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Calling all angels..

Posted on November 14, 2013 by jenn

We got word yesterday that Casey’s mom has little time left on Earth. A few weeks. We’re leaving for Maine this afternoon, but I can’t wrap my head around it. How do you say goodbye? How do you help your … Continue reading →

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The Updates

Posted on September 14, 2013 by jenn

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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They Fade

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jenn

I have not been good about keeping up here. For a lot of reasons, and none at all. I guess sometimes the spirit just doesn’t move you. But I just spent over a hour reading through posts, and I remember … Continue reading →

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How I Will Love You

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jenn

I will love you with little notes written just for you, and hidden where only you will find them. I will love you with surprise hugs, and buying your favorite dinner without you asking. I will love you with clean … Continue reading →

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Live in the Moment (by Casey)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jenn

I knew that I wanted to marry Jenn within our first year of dating. I think she wanted the same thing, as we used to talk about what our wedding and marriage would be like. During these talks, she recommended … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on March 31, 2013 by jenn

I’ve been thinking a lot about life lessons since Jenn asked me to write stories about  history with my family.  At the time I didn’t recognize events as a lesson on anything.  Come to find out I learned all kinds … Continue reading →

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True Friends

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jenn

I grew up with a lot of loss in my life. By the time I was 13 I had lost my Grandparents on my Mom’s side, and two of my uncles. I had been to funerals, wakes, and had laminated … Continue reading →

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News

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jenn

Hi, everyone. Or… hi Jen, Jennifer, Sarah, Allegra, Diana, Karli, Molly Jo and Kenya. Hehe. Sorry about the blog-neglect. Don’t turn me in. It’s not that I haven’t thought about you all. And I’m still reading your blogs. From my … Continue reading →

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