The Story of Neica

Adoption, no matter what, has unspeakable loss at its heart.  There is absolutely no getting around that.  The five years Neica has been with us is the longest period of time she has ever been in the same house with the same family. My thoughts and feelings around this truth are still too difficult to speak.  But God, in His beautiful Love and Mercy, really really is working ALL things together for good.

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So, this is 50…

Knowing it’s a little cheesy to be writing this list and doing it anyway. Happy place #1:  back of the white pick up truck, sun and wind on face, tunes flowing, ridin’ dirty by the sea. Embracing my introvert self and not apologizing for her anymore Dramatically different from my younger self’s imaginings Putting away […]

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