I Can See the Horizon 

Sleep found me easily and peacefully. I usually suffer from insomnia and will lay awake for hours praying that slumber will come upon me. A peace I'd never known before washed over me as all of my children were under my roof in the same place at the same time. The people I value and … Continue reading I Can See the Horizon 

To The Mothers; Hope and Peace on Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day to you. Yes, you. For nine months you grew a tiny human being inside of you, but it's so much more than that. You nurtured your child every time you made the decision to forego that glass of wine and to eat healthy foods. You protected your child - at every doctor's … Continue reading To The Mothers; Hope and Peace on Mother’s Day

Don’t Stop Now! #notabravelove #bravelove #notbravelove

A few years ago an organization came on the scene. It was called, "BraveLove."  It's mission was and is to increase domestic infant adoption in the United States. There have been a few blog posts about it in the past, but now it is a hot button issue. Why? Because this past week they have … Continue reading Don’t Stop Now! #notabravelove #bravelove #notbravelove

The Cult of Birthmother’s Day – A Mother’s Day Celebration For First Moms – #Not a BraveLove

It's almost electric, the emotions flying around social media this time of year. Like a storm brewing or a dam waiting to explode from too much pent-up pressure in the tidal wave of water, Mother's Day elicits an almost primal, and strong, response from those of us in the adoption community. Especially us first/birth/natural mothers. … Continue reading The Cult of Birthmother’s Day – A Mother’s Day Celebration For First Moms – #Not a BraveLove