Inspirational Parenting » Adopted Children

Notes of Love

Holly — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:10:01 +0000

Recently, my 7-year-old daughter made a mailbox out of paper and taped it to the outside of her room. I began using this as an opportunity to send her notes of love and encouragement. So, at various times of the day, without her seeing me, I would sneak a note into her mailbox. [...]

Two Families: A Foster Care Adoption Poem

author unknown — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:23:59 +0000

Once there were two expectant mothers. One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart She became your Birthmother. The other carried the hope of you within her. She became your Mom. Your Birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after you were born. Meanwhile, your Mom was ready and waiting for you. One day your Birthmom [...]

Being a Small Part of Adoption

tifdarling — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:16:09 +0000

Every social work job I’ve done has had a profound effect on me personally, and I don’t see how it couldn’t for every other social worker. I’ve seen people of all walks of life and I really learn the meaning of “love one another” that Christ teaches us first hand. You have to love the [...]