Tag Archives: adoption

Tired

Posted on August 15, 2018 by learninggodsway

-I’m tired from the fight. -I’m tired from the constant battle. -I’m tired from the reality of everyone else besides me having a hand in planning my family’s future. -I’m tired from having to answer to many many different people … Continue reading →

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Difficulties in God’s Plans

Posted on July 21, 2018 by learninggodsway

Many days thoughts flood my mind constantly. Thoughts of: Did I choose this journey for myself or is this God’s complete will for my life? I always find myself thinking: Life is hard right now… Life is difficult… Life is … 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 am going to list the top 5 reasons why you should not consider becoming a foster … 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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A Ride through the Sky and Legoland Beach Retreat

Posted on January 28, 2018 by learninggodsway

We are so excited to be celebrating the fact that AJ joined our family 2 years ago this week. Some families call the day “Gotcha Day.” Others choose names such as “Family Day” or “Adoption Day.” To us, the name … Continue reading →

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When Trials become a Blessing

Posted on October 16, 2017 by learninggodsway

I listened to the song “Blessings” time and time and time again after Jayce’s premature birth and my hysterectomy. For nearly a year, I cried so many tears that it would be impossible to count them all. But, God never … Continue reading →

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Happy 2 Years to our Littlest Guy!

Posted on September 15, 2017 by learninggodsway

Dear Sweet Boy, Happy 2nd Birthday! Wow! God is amazing! If those were the only words on this page, they would be enough. We have seen Him work in mighty ways these last 20 months. We may have missed your … Continue reading →

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Ready to Share

Posted on January 23, 2016 by learninggodsway

Finally.  I am finally ready to share what has been going on over the past five months.  I wasn’t sure if I would ever share what has happened. But, if our story will encourage one person to trust God in … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Answers

Posted on October 2, 2015 by learninggodsway

Waiting is one of the hardest things that any of us has to endure. We are right now kind of people. We want things to happen this month, this week, this day, this hour, this minute, or this second. We … Continue reading →

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Adoption: God’s Will for our Family?

Posted on August 22, 2015 by learninggodsway

Where do I begin? That’s a question I have been contemplating for a day or so now. I feel the need to explain why our family who already has five beautiful children would even consider adoption. I know many people probably … Continue reading →

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