Street Lights in the Valley

As we've been walking down this long valley, dealing with intense special needs, I've been neglecting the street lights that are helping light the way.

Thoughts From a Walk and a Time of Lament

In high school, I was talking a walk near the intersection of Maynard and Wicklow in my hometown. It's the neighborhood where I grew up with pine trees, beautiful azaleas and modest middle class homes from the mid-70s. But yet, in my very tony suburb, this was considered the poor area part town. But it …

Dispatches from Covid-ville: Sunday is Coming

This series is about life within our new global community, Covid-ville. As our world universally moves into shelters and sanctuaries to fend off this vicious disease, here are some stories from our bubble as we navigate this time with a perspective on mental health, adoption, foster care and family life. Sometime around 3:30 p.m., I …

Adoption is Sacrificial

I hate it when people tell us we're saints or we're doing great things. We're just living life. But, we don't often talk about the sacrifices required for adoption, and it's a key part of the journey.

Adoption is Divine

An anchor. A rock. A story. A picture. A light shining in a dark world with a picture of redemptive beauty. Adoption is divine.