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Happy 4th Birthday Sweet Boy

Posted on May 6, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jayce, What a miracle you are sweet boy! The Lord uses your birthday every year to remind me how incredibly blessed we are. He has brought us through so much the past 4 years. I could not begin to … Continue reading →

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Happy 14th Birthday to our Oldest!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jacob, Fourteen! Really! You are really fourteen years old? It is hard to believe. So far, you have made the teenage years so easy. I am so grateful. I have loved watching you grow into a young man. It … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday to Our Fiesty Little Girl

Posted on March 27, 2018 by learninggodsway

Dear Jayla, This day six years ago, we welcomed you into our family. You were so perfect even if you became a NICU baby! You broke us in right from the beginning. You let your fiesty little attitude shine through … Continue reading →

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Dementia: You are not my Friend

Posted on March 25, 2018 by learninggodsway

I do not like you. You are not my friend. You are not welcome here. I would rather you take a hike. But, I know that’s not going to happen. You aren’t leaving. You are here to stay. You have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Little One

Posted on March 18, 2018 by learninggodsway

Today we celebrated your big number 1! Although our days with you haven’t been many, our love for you has grown with each morning light. Your smile is so contiguous and your eyes sparkle with delight! We trust that God … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by learninggodsway

Why? Why do I continue to subject myself and my family to the uneasiness, uncertainty, and heartache that comes along with being a family that cares for innocent children in foster care? I don’t enjoy all the feelings and emotions … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons Not to Become a Foster Parent

Posted on February 14, 2018 by learninggodsway

Being a foster parent isn’t easy. It’s actually one of the most difficult tasks the Lord has ever called me to. So, today, I will list the top 5 reasons why you should not consider becoming a foster parent. Do … Continue reading →

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An Adoption Party with Lilo and Stitch

Posted on February 4, 2018 by learninggodsway

AJ loves Stitch. So, when we decided to go to Disney during his “gotcha” week, I knew we had to schedule an adoption party with Lilo and Stitch at Ohana. Mickey Mouse and Pluto joined us, too. We are thankful … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on February 4, 2018 by learninggodsway

We weren’t planning on visiting a park on a Saturday, but the two little boys getting sick on Monday night changed our plans a little. All of the parks are crazy busy on the weekends. But, with all of our … Continue reading →

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A Day at Epcot

Posted on February 4, 2018 by learninggodsway

We visited Epcot on Friday. The older kids took turns exploring the park with Jamie and their Neannie and Pawpaw for most of the day. The smaller kids and I joined them for the afternoon. We were too exhausted from … Continue reading →

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