In Caregiver Core Training we had to learn about the Five Stages of Grief. It is an important training because of the trauma the children often must face. We went in-depth about each stage. A few days later a friend... Continue Reading →
It is here. The journey has officially started. As you read this Jeremy and I are either in class or sitting at home taking everything we learned in. And as I sit here this morning thinking about this entire journey... Continue Reading →
Today is the start of my bi-annual 30-day blog blast. I figured to start it off with something to keep me a bit motivated through 2017. I've said it so many times: this last year has been an incredible year... Continue Reading →
I didn't sleep last night. I tossed and turned because I could only think about this post. On a night that I should be happy about speaking out - even a subtle as I did. It has taken years for... Continue Reading →
This isn't going to be a political debate. That isn't the purpose of the post. It isn't the purpose to explain who I did and didn't vote for. It isn't the purpose to bash the candidates. It isn't to bash... Continue Reading →
When I first posted that Jeremy and I were going to go through the adoption process there was an overwhelming support from people. I got a lot of messages, comments, text that displayed so much love and support. I was... Continue Reading →
I planned to write something witty and funny and completely out of character for my last post of the year. But, instead I want to talk about fear. Yesterday I awoke with a heavy uneasiness. I couldn't explain it. My... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again where the world celebrates. Everyone is thinking of New Year Resolutions. Some New Year Resolves. Others laughing in merriment as they look back at what they were able to do. And there are some,... Continue Reading →
For Christmas my family and I decided to go into Downtown Portland to celebrate. The area was beautiful and we were able to see the river in all its beauty. The difference this year was the kids wanted to reenact... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 