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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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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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You Are Not Our Second Choice

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jenn

You were always part of our family plan. And as life has probably already taught you, life takes our “plans” and laughs at them. We are thrown challenges, changes, and so many curve-balls. Our well thought out plans become nothing … Continue reading →

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A New Year Plunge

Posted on January 1, 2013 by jenn

Some people jump into the ocean on New Year’s Day. Some people run through the snow barefoot. Us? We took a different kind of plunge this year. This plunge? It’s a game changer.  

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The Right Way

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jenn

Have you ever had experiences where you just know things? The day I saw Casey on his dating profile, I was drawn to him. I wasn’t nervous about meeting him, because something in me knew him. When I drove out … Continue reading →

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