Real Life Updates Posted about over 5 years ago

I have been asked so many times over the last month how we have been. I think the best I can reply is "It really depends on which hour of which day you ask me."You see, this is such a fallen world, and this situation is not one that people would consider to be glamorous and beautiful. Except that.... in many ways, that's exactly how people are thinking of it. And therein lies my inner conflict ...

Adjusting, adjusting, adjusting Posted about over 5 years ago

We are just over two weeks post  placement now, and Nick and I could not be more surprised and impressed at how things are going. We expected a possible honeymoon period, as some kids have post placement. We also were prepared for not having one, and having explosive behavior instead. We have been pleasantly surprised to have experienced neither so far. While emotions have been high, no doubt, ...

Our adoption just got updated to Home at Last Posted about over 5 years ago

Placement day for Leo was August 28th, and we were able to bring him home on August 31st. We are thankful to have settled in quickly, and were able to start school (homeschooling all 5 kids!) on September 4th. We are still figuring out balances, and learning personalities and figuring out relationships. But we are amazed at Leo's strength and ability to learn and adapt. It won't be an easy road...