They sit there alone. Untouched. As time catches them….passes away….the days of their lives. Empty. Hands fail to grip much. Mothers love. Fingers gripping for any hope of touch. These. The forgotten ones. And yet, each with a story. And, it’s easy to think…..because we are far. Have lives. These images of children need not consume […]
I was completely broken by Michelle’s post over at Gathering the Lambs this past week. She is a fellow foster parent and adoptive parent who has opened her home and heart with loving arms. Please read the shocking statistics in her town about foster care over at….Gathering The Lambs. I know from experience…my city is no […]
I tuck you in. Youngest One. And this is what I tell you: All the reasons I love you…. I love the way you giggle…full force. No hesitation…no holding back. So unlike us big, self composed people. Simple, pure joy bubbling out. I love the way you smile at anyone, everyone, ear to ear. Not because […]
I felt so blessed to be asked to guest post on Tina Tyra’s site this week. Tina is the executive director of, A Labor of Love Adoptions. As the co-owner of a licensed adoption agency, Tina has done the remarkable work, for over 18 years, of facilitating adoptions. My article entitled “Racism in Adoption,” highlights our […]
Only five. Yet, what a life? If defeat was justified by trying times… We would just throw in the towel…not even try. Deaf in one ear at birth. Told, in time…she may never hear. Exposed. Delayed in speech & many other ways. Yet, not defeated. Tricked by the enemies schemes. We are God’s children. Made in […]
Would I do it again? The question lingers… Take on an infant? A consuming, drug exposed, consequence of society. Government. Irresponsibility. Embrace the failings of a mothers choices. Hear the noise…of aches, pains, withdrawals…abandonment? Know…this child fights for hope. Struggling to breath. Seizures. Spasms. Difficulty eating. Comfort the lifeless limbs. Hold the tiny bones of a […]