“Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 My 9 yo always struggles with defiance, but major meltdowns are thankfully few and far between these days. When she first came to my home just over 5 months ago, they were frequent, intense, and lasted for hours. They are emotionally … More Joyful
This one’s pretty vulnerable, so y’all be gracious. A few weeks ago, I was going through a very challenging time with one of my kids, trying to navigate biological family relationships. The mother had lashed out at me, and I got defensive. Does she even know what I have done for her? She should be … More Biological Family Stone
‘Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing … More Hello There! My name is Failure
I’m an enneagram type 3, if that tells you anything. I have a need to achieve—to excel. I can be a careerist. If I’m being completely honest, regardless of what I’m doing, I’m probably competing with the person sitting next to me whether they know it or not. This has resulted in many a pulled … More The Adventure Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Adventures in Foster Care 