A few weeks ago I sent a belated birthday card and letter update to my mom. I couldn’t find the address to where she is currently living so I Googled it. Clicking through the website for the retirement home to … Continue reading
Author Archives: Ali Jayne
Two year approval anniversary
Two years ago Saturday I was approved as an adoptive parent. My home study was signed off by me and the team leader at the Ministry of Child and Family Development and I was approved. Two years. It feels like a … Continue reading
Hiatus
Taking a hiatus. Another way of saying withdrawing into a slump of hopelessness. Followed, of course, by the journey back to a place where hope dwells. I remember years ago, in my early 20’s, I had started seeing my bio-dad … Continue reading
The coil at the end of the rope
Last weekend during a three hour yoga workshop I connected with the feeling that I’ve been holding too tightly to outcomes in my life. And I – again – realised that when I feel as though my life is spinning … Continue reading
The Blanket Exercise
Saturday I participated in an Early Child Development Conference workshop entitled “The Blanket Exercise”. This was an interactive workshop about the history of First Nations people in Canada, with particular emphasis on First Nations people in BC. There were many First Nations … Continue reading
My town or adoption
These are my choices right now: to stay in my town, or to adopt and start a family. Yes, burgeoning house and rental prices are forcing me to choose between adoption or the town that I have called home for … Continue reading
Almost healed and free!
Greyson is almost healed and free from the bedroom! I’m so proud of my little furry healing machine! At our last vet appointment the Dr. told me that the bone has fused nicely and that he believes that his bone … Continue reading
What I learned as a caregiver…
What I learned while caring for the broken During the first few weeks of care for Greyson, I learned so much about my little fur-baby and his personality. Most interesting though, is what I learned about me and my personality.
Out of the cage and back in the bedroom!
What a relief. Greyson is out of his cage, which has now been folded back up and is being used as a “gate” outside of the bedroom door. And I am back in the bedroom sleeping on my own mattress, … Continue reading
Greyson’s Broken Leg
On December 30, 2015 Greyson had to be hospitalised with a broken leg. This happened because I was walking to the bedroom and he usually races ahead of me to jump on the bed and either play a game or … Continue reading