Issues with Domestic Adoptions, written 2 weeks ago, Of course, we decided to adopt internationally. Click here to read an interesting article which describes current issues with domestic adoptions here in America.

The story of how, once I met my Mr Wonderful, we set out for the Land of Parenthood. But our systems were funky and we were presented with some unexpected detours through Infertility and Adoption. We DID eventually get there.

Tough Times Increase Tough Choices, written 3 days ago, Adoptions are on the rise in the U.S. as financial difficulties fall on more single women and families trying to survive without the support of a partner. The loss of jobs, along with cuts to free services to low income families are also affect...

Merry SITSmas!, written 3 days ago, This year's holiday pictures aren't done yet as our tree is still waiting to be picked out at the Tree store. The holiday lights will be up tomorrow. If you haven't already, check out the SITSmas celebration but leave the gift card for me please! So, enjoy this b...

I love my Peeps!, written 1 day ago, Thanks girls.......I knew you would support my breakdowns. We will all just keep holding each other together! LUV you ALL! Oh by the way, I called my social worker today and she advised that we would not have to fill out the 800a form and we could just re-do o...

Alarms and Alarm Clocks, written 1 week ago, Did you know, that when you turn off the alarm clock, it does not go off, even if you REALLY wanted it to? No, really, test it if you want! We found that out this morning, as I woke up @ 7:18, realizing that Acer's bus comes at 7:30. Apparently, in order...

Unhappy About Being Adopted??, written 2 weeks ago,

Daddyness, Business, and Other Stuff, written 3 weeks ago, Okay, people. Here's the deal(s). 1) I'm now a daddy. Not officially (of course), but in all pertinent respects I'm Amanda's daddy. I change her diaper at least once a day, nobody is telling me I can't be her daddy, and I think she ma...

Due to problems that I can't seem to get fixed,..., written 2 days ago, Due to problems that I can't seem to get fixed, I'm going to close out this blog and try another one. I'll keep you posted after I've got the other one set up, and then I'll delete this one. Christmastime is so busy, so I'll p...

Russia adoption news, information, and firsthand accounts by those who have been there.

A journal of one family's experiences hosting a Colombian orphan through Kidsave Summer Miracles. A journey to the ultimate miracle for an orphaned child...adoption into a loving family.

Walking into Patience, written 3 weeks ago, Today I noticed something in myself... my patience is different.  One of the things we've marveled at is how we could go clear to the other side of the earth to find our children, and one of them turns out to be JUST LIKE ME in a lot of ways.  That said,...

1st Sunday of Advent, written 4 days ago, †~ St. Andrew Christmas Novena ~ (It is piously believed that whoever recites the above prayer fifteen (15) times a day from the feast of St. Andrew (30th November) until Christmas will obtain what is asked.) Imprimatur+MICHAEL AUGUSTINE, Archbishop of Ne...

Come share our journey from infertility, foster care through adoption and of course slight madness!

This goes out to all the moms who have felt this intense pain and loss.

I Don't Enjoy My Visits Anymore, written 6 days ago, For some reason, I just don't enjoy visiting anymore. Last time I went, I babysat, and I thought my lack of enjoyment was because of the babysitting (it was rough). I didn't enjoy this visit either. I sobbed myself to sleep and considered drivi...

My goal is to pay off the huge second mortgage we took out in order to make their dreams come true. I'm hoping to become debt free within 2 years. I'm using GPT sites that are completely free to sign up for and really are generating income without spendin

32 months and still waiting....., written 3 days ago, Another month, another anniversary to celebrate??? I really hope this is almost the end.

A Question for Large Families, written 1 month ago, We would like to hear more stories of large families and how big their houses are and where and how they put all the kids in bedrooms.   We currently have adopted 5 (1 is out of the house now) the other 4 are ages 4-13 (only have 1 girl) we’re ...

China here we comeee~!, written 2 weeks ago, i'll will be away from 18nov-23nov! Yeah! looking forward for tomorrow :]