I had planned on posting an adoption related blog this month, but with all that is going on in the world and too many friends facing challenging times, I decided that it was much more important, and needed, to do something not related to adoption. Today, tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after... Continue Reading →

I wrote this post in November 2018 but never published it. I don't know why but think it's important to share with those of you who are waiting to adopt, waiting to have children, waiting for something. It's hard but you'll get through it. --- Out of nowhere, I have tears flowing down my cheeks. ... Continue Reading →

I’ve had the conversation a few times recently and it sometimes raises eyebrows when I say that I’m raising a man, not a son. My hope is that the lessons he learns now will help him be a man, and a good, respectful, honest, and confident one. If you see G walking around with shoes... Continue Reading →

I had planned on writing this post at the beginning of the year but, well, it's now the end of March and here we are. Thought I'd have some fun and answer questions that I keep getting asked. Has life changed since Gio was adopted in July? Nope! He's still the same little boy, but... Continue Reading →

It's been 4 months since I legally became a mom and it still surprises me and catches me off guard when someone refers to G as "your son". Sure he's been with me for more than 3 1/2 years but I guess I never called him "my son". It was always G or his full... Continue Reading →