My dear little one, I am so sorry! I am sorry that America has let us down and that the worst side of us has prevailed. We were warned of the dangers and saw it time and time again, yet individual concerns rose above those of the nation, the people, and values. We have lost... Continue Reading →
Target Parking Lot
I wrote this blog on June 1, 2019 when little man was 2 1/2 months old. I was reluctant to post it then in case of retaliation. I found the draft last night. This is the hard truth about the foster system that people don't know or talk about. -------- I’m sitting in the Target... Continue Reading →
23 Things I Learned (Was Reminded of) in 2023
Life can dramatically change in a minute. Parenting is hard – really hard. Pajama days are needed every now and then. Science is amazing! I trust the experts. It’s OK to say “No”. No further explanation needed than a simple “No.” A good walk or swim clears the mind. Girls weekends refresh the soul and... Continue Reading →
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
A year ago I gave a talk at Sunday service. I was asked to talk about my adoption journey and how my thinking changed my outlook on it. Here it is... "Good morning. I am Maeve and I’ve been coming to CSL for about 5 ½ years. This week of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for so... Continue Reading →
How Can I Help?
Being a foster parent isn’t easy. It’s time consuming, emotionally draining at times, you have to learn how to navigate the social services system, have bio parents you need to learn how to work with as well as countless number of social workers representing multiple agencies within social services. It’s not for the faint of... Continue Reading →
Journey 2 Childhood 