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Catch / Release / Repeat

Rubina started Kindergarten in August. My plan to homeschool was undone just a few weeks prior to her first day. We prayed and labored and researched until we arrived at peace. One of the key pieces...

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The * to the Golden Rule

We all know it…the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It’s a simple concept many of us learned as toddlers from our parents or in Sunday school. The concept comes up quite...

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The Things We Didn’t Do / The Things We Did

2016 was a good, hard year. As an eternal optimist I tend to find even the tiniest morsel of good amidst the hard. The hard things we endured this year led us to more goodness and assisted us in...

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Mothers / Birthdays

I turned 37 yesterday. I felt 37 yesterday. But in the best way. I felt comfortable in my own skin; in the work I’m doing, in the direction I’m heading, in my weight and appearance, with my brow game,...

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The Cutest, Little Lady in Nerdy Sneakers

I saw a woman in the grocery store today who reminded me SO much of my mom. She was tiny and a little hunched over. She was wearing nerdy sneakers with a long skirt and I could almost hear my mom...

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Raising the Future

Despite arriving 2 months early, spending 6+ weeks in the NICU, and needing an oxygen tank in addition to her diaper bag for 8 weeks, Rubina was a super easy baby. In those early days I remember...

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Fear is a Liar

Regarding our goals, hopes, and dreams… When fear grips, when it calls your name, remember FEAR IS A LIAR. In my life fear is sometimes patient; taking a backseat to joyful anticipation when I choose...

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Fear Reveals Our Strengths

  When quieting our fears in order to build and grow and do, it’s important to focus on the ways in which our strengths surface in the face of fear. Most of our dreams are attainable. Truly. If you...

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Overcoming Fear Can Expose Insecurity 

Last Fall I was asked to present a workshop at the Indiana Adoptee Network Conference. I’ve found it’s easy to say yes to something 6 months in advance. I think I feel confident or at least that my...

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On the Premiere of Calcutta is My Mother…

I’m overwhelmed by the kind words, enthusiasm, and support for Calcutta is My Mother and for me, personally. As difficult as this process has been, revealing myself and my story in this film is a...

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