I always feel reflective and somewhat emotional on my birthday....I think it is because I slow down enough - if just for a day - to reflect, take time for me and think about the past year. By emotional I don't mean all in a tizzy because I am turning a year older. Age does… Continue reading Grateful….
When I think of God, I think of this wonderful spirit that watches over me, guides me, gives me my amazing gifts to share, sets moral guidelines in which to live by and be a decent human being. God has carved out my life story and I need to trust it and have faith that… Continue reading Faith AND freedom…
Graduation season is in full swing! This year not only did my daughter graduate, but many other kids I have know since elementary school. Our kids have grow up together, played together and whose parents are good friends of mine. As I sign cards, insert money or wrap gifts...I wanted to include something personal -… Continue reading Advice to Graduates…
It's funny how a few days of warm sunshine, fresh salty air and sounds of the ocean can really close all those open tabs in your head. It slows your mind down and makes you aware of things that matter and things that need attention. My daughter Liv loves the ocean, the sand in… Continue reading The beach…
A young girl finds herself pregnant. The year could be anywhere between 1940's-1970's. She is unmarried. She is scared. If her parents know, she is sent away to a home for unwed mothers...a home filled with strangers. A home run by nuns. A home filled with other pregnant girls. No support of family. But sent… Continue reading Your Mother’s Secret…
Yesterday wrapped up November...National Adoption Month. Today is the first day of December - a month of family celebrations. I thought today was the perfect day to post my last interview in the series. I'd like you to meet a wonderful young man who's birth mom chose adoption for him and was raised by… Continue reading Meet a birth son…
I would like to introduce you to my dear friend Kim. We have been friends for over 10 years and both celebrated our big 5-0 this year. I remember the first time we met - over creativity and laughter - the 2 things that define both of us. We had an instant bond. Over… Continue reading Kim…an adoptee
