Tag Archives: adoption

and then there were ten…

Posted on May 12, 2019 by rachel

Twin girls. Due June 7th. Joining our crazy, awesome family. I’m 43. I love where I’m at. I love the freedom of my life. (Yes, you can have lots of freedom with a large family.) And yet, when the call … Continue reading →

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when you choose to send a child back. . .

Posted on May 6, 2019 by rachel

A mom (we’ll call her Natalie) contacted me a few months back. This almost-adoptive mom and I had never spoken before. When I answered the phone, she was sobbing. It took a few moments to understand who was calling and … Continue reading →

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changing seasons

Posted on October 4, 2018 by rachel

Hannah, my youngest, turned five a few months ago. She was tall enough that we needed to move her out of the five-point and into a regular booster seat. Every time I went to take the car seat out, I … Continue reading →

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6 ways to support a friend’s adoption

Posted on May 6, 2018 by rachel

Recently, my sister and her husband traveled to Colombia to adopt their new son. Serendipitously, their adoption matched up with our dear friends’ who are also adopting from the same country. In fact, both families traveled at exactly the same … Continue reading →

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five simple ways to support host families

Posted on July 24, 2017 by rachel

Many of my friends and family know someone hosting an “orphan” or two or six the next few weeks. Most of them are so supportive and excited, but they may not know exactly what to say or do to show … Continue reading →

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movement

Posted on May 7, 2017 by rachel

You know how God moves through your life imperceptibly most days? I mean, you know he’s there, but don’t give much thought to his soft, graceful movements as they gently course correct you along your daily path. Yeah, me too! Even … Continue reading →

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5 reasons your teen isn’t like other teens…

Posted on March 10, 2017 by rachel

For family and friends of kids with attachment issues. We know you want to understand. We know you want to be supportive. You want to get it! Articles like this help with the how, not just with the why. 5 … Continue reading →

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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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and so it begins

Posted on May 16, 2016 by rachel

We’re doing it again. Adoption that is. Yay! China. Two kiddos. So excited. More info to come. Official Application Date was April 22, 2016.

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where did the year go?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by rachel

I just looked up today and Hannah is nine months old. What?!? My oldest Colombian is turning fourteen this summer. Seriously??? I just became a mom six years ago. How is this all possible? I have cataloged so many posts … Continue reading →

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