Posts with the tag “adoption”

There are moments in life where you can't overthink your reaction.  All you can do is pivot and make it happen.Take for instance the adoption of our youngest: Alysia Hope.Adoption wasn't even on our minds. We thought our family was complete with four kiddo's and a wiener dog to boot.Isn't it funny how life interrupts our perfectly-laid plans?That's when we got the phone call out of the blue: The b...  Read More

Three of my children are African-American.Before they entered my life, I did not fully understand.Now when I see the news, their faces always flash through my mind.It could be MY son or MY daughter.It's personal.None of us with white skin have pain because of our skin color.My friends with different skin have stories. If you don’t know this get to know some folks.Race conversations are uncomfortab...  Read More