Category Archives: Let’s Reminisce and Reflect!

Happy 5th Birthday to a Special Girl

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

Dear Special One, I am very sorry your birthday letter is so late. Having a birthday on one of the biggest holidays of the year presents its challenges – that’s for sure! I think it took all of us 2 … Continue reading →

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Firmly Placed

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

There are so many words that I want to type right now. There are so many different posts that I want to share. For example, I really need to write a Happy Birthday post for a sweet girl who turned … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to my Dad

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

Dear Dad, I miss you. I miss you more than you know. My heart breaks for you. I can’t stand to see you in the condition you are in. I love you, Dad. But, I can’t stand the denial you … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Foster Care

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

Disclaimer before you read: I have wore many hats during my adult life. I began college in 1998. While attending college and after graduating, I was a teacher in daycares, public schools, a private school, and in many different church … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to A Precious 7 Year Old Girl!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

Dear Sweet Girl, You are already seven! I can’t believe time has went by so quickly. You had just turned 4 when we first met almost three years ago! You stole our hearts from that first day. Your mischievous little … Continue reading →

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Our Oldest Girl is 12!!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Dear Jaden, It’s your birthday! It’s hard to believe you are 12 years old. Next year, you will be a teenager. Time goes by so quickly. I know you have been looking forward to your birthday for months now because … Continue reading →

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Happy 3rd Birthday Little Stitch

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

Dear Abel, It was an Ohana kind of day. Early in the day, all your brothers and sisters hustled and bustled to get ready for your party. Excitement was in the air! When the party hour finally arrived, everyone wore … Continue reading →

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