Category Archives: joy

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘Round Here…

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jenn

Spring in North Carolina is out of control beautiful. Here’s some pictures from the last couple of weekends! Wilmington is home of the Azalea Festival, which was this week. These gorgeous flowers are EVERYWHERE around town, in different colors. Beautiful! … Continue reading →

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