Archive for November, 2008
December Faith & Race Series
Well it’s that time of year again, time for 17Seeds.com to take a look at Christian fiction through the lens of race. Why am I doing this? Find out here and here.
Each week I’ll be posting a question about faith and race in fiction. Weigh in with your take.
In the meantime visit author Carleen Brice’s [...]
Fearless Actions
The following article was submitted by Marcia A. Mitchell of Port Orchard, WA.
“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3
After her adoption, we discovered Selena had a learning disability.
Our new daughter memorized facts and read sentences, but she couldn’t understand them. Her fears brought frustrations and tantrums. I [...]
Adoption Thanks
In my mind, it is no accident that the American holiday of Thanksgiving falls within National Adoption Month (in U.S.). With three boys, all brothers from other mothers, in the family it’s hard not to wax a little prosaic (and sappy) with thankfulness.
It goes without saying that Thanksgiving in America is all about family. Okay, [...]
A Birth Project Blog: On African Diaspora Adoptees
I frequently stumble around the Internet searching but not searching for things to write about, read about, talk about. Do you do that? You should.
Here’s something from a post on adopting from Ethiopia from A Birth Project blog that I re-stumbled upon.
It’s quite long but here’s a portion of it. Not sure I agree with [...]
KiddoBeans: An Adoption Story
“The birthmom chose us (!) and would like to meet us as soon as possible.”
This is from KiddoBeans.com, a blog on transracial adoption and parenting.
Also on the blog:
>Applying for a Shaohannah’s Hope Adoption grant (a grant program started by Christian recording artist and adoptive parent, Steven Curtis Chapman)
>Caring for hair and skin of African American [...]
Heart Mommy ™
The following was taken from HeartMommy.com, a Web site offering a unique gift for idea for adoptive and birth mothers
HeartMommy™ ; -A person who gives
their whole heart in love
-Nancy McCullough Cushman 2006
I am Nancy, HeartMommy to Garrett. My story is like many others.
After several years of unsuccessful infertility treatments, I wanted a child. [...]
Exploring Adoption aStore
Author Laura Christianson has an Amazon store that may help you find that adoption book you’ve been looking for …
Exploring Adoption: Your source for adoption-related books & products
My Journey to Forever Family
MY THREE KINGS
I have three sons. They call each other ‘brothers of another mother.’ This catchy TV phrase couldn’t be more true. These three super boys are only related by way of the sometimes rocky, but always adventurous road called adoption.
They are the inspiration for my first novel, The Making of Isaac Hunt. While [...]
Catrina’s Family: An Adoption Story
Finally some great adoption news
Yesterday morning when I was praying I asked God that Dania not be something that God had placed before me but that I would never see fulfilled. I was beginning to wonder if he was testing me in some way and I might not see this dream realized. It is not [...]
The Kissack Chronicles: An Adoption Story
Court is over!!!
And she’s ours!!!
Court lasted about 1 hour and was definitely court. There was no 10 minute decision in the judges office like some lucky souls get. We sat on a low backed wooden bench in a real court room and Kostya translated the hearing.
Read the rest of this Ukrainian adoption story here.
“Ruby”
A poem by my 10 year old son
who was adopted at 3 days old
Ruby red
As red as blood
But as tasty as cherries
Just feeling plain mad
Just like a redhead with
Roses in her hair
Strawberries in a
Painted red bag
With a crying feeling
Inside
