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Let your guard down

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

Let your guard down and let the fracture heal or become a part of your new normal, a picture perfect Christmas story that’s not based on what you would it like it to be but what it is… real, raw and true.

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Two excuses to not become foster parents

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

Guest post as part of our National Adoption Month series: Post by Gena Thomas ________________________________________________________________________________ About four million Americans go on missions trips every year,[i] many of which are to orphanages. We go overseas, hold HIV positive babies, take pictures … Continue reading →

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Foster Sibling Interview

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

There’s a lot of talk about what its like being a foster parent out there, but one of the things that’s often overlooked is the role the siblings play and what they experience being part of a foster family. Here … Continue reading →

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Meet The Mama: Kelli

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Tell us a little about yourself. Hey y’all!! I’m Kelli and I was born and raised in FL. I married my high school hunny, and my best friend. I love all things creative, but rarely get anything done, and photography … Continue reading →

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How to tick off a Mama Bear with 5 little words

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

“Did you have them tested?” she asked. “Tested for WHAT?!” I replied while secretly hoping she wouldn’t say what I thought she would say. But alas, she did. “You know… to make sure they aren’t… (whispers) ‘crazy‘ before you decided … Continue reading →

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Did I do good, Mama?!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

This was the question my daughter asked me on report card day. She was so proud to have gotten her report card and couldn’t wait to show it to me. I glanced down at the stack of papers. I am … Continue reading →

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Adoption Stories: Post 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Read post 1 here. Enjoy. ❤ Leslie Crosby: “After finalizing our son’s adoption in 2012, we provided short term foster placements for five sweet babes. A second adoption was very clearly placed on our hearts, and we were placed with … Continue reading →

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Adoption Stories: Post 1

Posted on November 28, 2016 by

During the month of November, we collected several adoption stories to celebrate National Adoption Month. Over the next few days, we will share them broken into several different posts. We hope you enjoy reading these as much as we have! … Continue reading →

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National Adoption Day 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

Today we celebrate National Adoption Day. It’s a day to help grow awareness for children in the foster care system waiting for adoption and celebrate those children who are now part of their forever families. There are currently more than … Continue reading →

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#VoiceofFosterCare #VoiceofAdoption Challenge

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

Are you adopted? Are you a current or former foster child? Are you an adoptive parent? Are you a foster parent? Are you a sibling to a foster child or have an adopted sibling? Are you just a family friend … Continue reading →

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