Author Archives: adam

to past memories and new adventures

Posted on March 9, 2017 by adam

(posted by rachel) It is hard to believe that the start of our crazy adoption adventures beginning in Bogota, Colombia almost a decade ago has landed us here. I have two children preparing to drive. Four awkward middle-schoolers. A pretty … Continue reading →

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the weight of the wait

Posted on December 27, 2014 by adam

I am currently waiting. Waiting to miscarry our last hope for another baby. These are the worst kinds of wait. I have experienced them before. The wait for something horrible to happen that one knows is coming, over which you … Continue reading →

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Hannah’s First Week

Posted on August 27, 2013 by adam

A summary of Hannah’s first week in the NICU has been posted to our family blog.

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Welcome to Earth, Hannah Catherine McCracken

Posted on August 19, 2013 by adam

Hannah Catherine McCracken Born Monday, August 19th at 7:04 AM 2 lb. 9.1 oz., 14.5 in.

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Back in the hospital

Posted on August 17, 2013 by adam

We came into the hospital on Thursday with a headache and general icky feeling. Although there were some high blood pressure readings, they calmed down after some rest, and the OB triage doc sent us home. An appointment was already … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Club (this time in video)

Posted on September 24, 2008 by adam

As you probably know by now, Hogares Club Michin is the orphanage that our kids came from. It is located in central Bogota. It’s a series of several houses, each one for a different age of children. The facilities aren’t … Continue reading →

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More fun from Panaca Sabana

Posted on August 18, 2008 by adam

The Pig Show httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRvXMbsRSFU Stubborn Girl httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHVZ4r5eQ9A Pinwheels httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdkPWTiu4lM

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quick update

Posted on August 6, 2008 by adam

Rach here! Okay, first of all, Adam forgot to remind everyone that the camera adds 20 pounds. I wish I could say it added 40! :) Regardless, things have been crazy and I still don’t have time for a proper … Continue reading →

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Enjoy!

Posted on August 5, 2008 by adam

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfojenYROyI We love you all and are doing great. This is just the first two minutes – we’ll post more when we have a better connection.

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Hot Pockets!

Posted on August 5, 2008 by adam

This one’s for Robert :) 681

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