An adoptive mom's chronicles
When we adopted the boys I assumed that others would always know they are adopted. Why? Well they definitely do not resemble either me nor my husband. We are all different nationalities. The boys may never look like either my husband or I on the outside - but our goal is for them to resemble the good parts of us, the Godly parts of us on the inside. The thing no one tells you about parenting is just how much patience it takes, how many times you must forgive silly little things and larger issues. But more...
Every day each of us faces choices, some are small - what to wear, eat, say. Others are larger, should I take a job or move to a new state. Regardless, one of the hardest things to teach kids is the importance of their choices. How much more so when raising KOT (kids of trauma). Let me back up for a minute....we are the proud parents of three quickly growing young men. For their own privacy, they will be called "Teach" "KaChow" and "LilPrince." Teach is quickly becoming a teenager - attitude and all. He is...
Your typical working mom - well, okay mostly typical....I am also pursuing my PhD. Love Jesus with all my heart, love my hubby dearly - he truly is my best friend. I am an adoptive mom of three growing boys - all of which we found within the foster care system. This blog serves as random thoughts of your typical adoptive, PhD pursuing, Jesus loving mom.
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