During the past few weeks, coincidentally (or not), while I was on vacation I reconnected with that feeling that everything in my life is coming together in perfect harmony. What a relief! When I relax, when I let go of how … Continue reading
One of the challenges in this adoption process is staying open to the possibilities and not closing your heart after the first (or second, or third, or fourth) heartbreak. I struggled with this for a few months after the planned … Continue reading
I am currently on vacation from work… woop-woop! Never have I needed time off as much as I did this time around because I’ve never before worked in a job like the one I have right now. I feel a … Continue reading
My Mom (or mum, where I grew up) So I have been thinking a little about my mom lately, she has popped into my mind a few times in the last couple of weeks and each time I think about writing … Continue reading
Saint: “Virtuous Person: a particularly good or holy person, or one who is exceptionally kind and patient in dealing with difficult people or situations.” Sometimes I find it difficult to talk about adoption in public situations, with acquaintances, or people … Continue reading
I went to a Celebration of Life this past weekend. My friend’s husband went to sleep one night and did not wake up. He was in his 40’s and she is in her 30’s. Listening to his closest friends and … Continue reading
Last week I had a birthday… Last week H also had a birthday. Although I had been told not to contact her foster mom any more, I couldn’t let her birthday go without sending something to say I was thinking … Continue reading
Adoption Online (AOL) Training Course: This course run by the Indigenous Perspectives Society is one I have recommended again and again to families who are either thinking about adoption or have adopted. And yet, I realised I have never posted … Continue reading
This past weekend I have taken a step back from the position of “expectant mom” and just rested in being who I am right now; reconnecting with me. One thing that has stood out to me is that I had … Continue reading
As mentioned on Monday in the post Adoption: Matching Event, where I outlined what an event is about and how it works, I am now posting my own personal feelings/experiences about the event last week. Firstly I want to say thank … Continue reading