Sink or Swim – the world of fast transitions… As I’m rounding the corner into parenthood through local adoption from foster care, I have asked the question of those who have gone before me if they felt pressured into a … Continue reading
I didn’t post last week because I have been moving through so many emotions that made me feel like I should perhaps take a step back… a self-inflicted form of censorship really. I was scared to process too much online … Continue reading
Since being approved as an adoptive parent, my heart has been open – wide open – raw and sensitive to everything around me. My heart is my guide. When I was considering the townhouse to purchase, I was still feeling … Continue reading
I remember when I first started the adoption process and I was crying at the smallest gestures of love, of beauty, of nature. I was so open, so raw, so ready. Then the process took it’s time and it was … Continue reading
Waiting for a Proposal… …Package that is… A proposal package for what might just be my three children. That’s right, three. Get all of the “Gru” jokes out of your system now… OK, are you done? Yes, I’m single. Yes, … Continue reading
One week ago today, my home study was signed off and I was officially approved as an adoptive parent! I am APPROVED!!! I want to thank my wonderful social worker for all of her encouragement, support, guidance, advice, acceptance, and … Continue reading
Becoming a parent through adoption is not for the faint of heart. There are so many times that this process will test your desire to become a parent through this channel. The process will push you and pull you and … Continue reading
I wrote the review below of this foster care movie back in March of this year. And in the past couple of weeks, I watched the movie again. What is wonderful for me, watching it a second time around, was … Continue reading
I am Canadian. It feels nice to be able to say that and today marks my very first Canada day as a Canadian citizen. So much has happened in the last 11 years since I first set foot on Canadian … Continue reading
“A ten second child in a five second world” This is the quote I recently heard from a parent who was trying to describe children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Some parents I know have suggested it is more … Continue reading