Resources
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Pat’s Valentine
February 14th. It was a Sunday and I was in the middle of preparing supper. I heard the doorbell ring and immediately went to answer – I was expecting this interruption. They say a teacher’s job is never done, and it seems the principal’s job isn’t either. I had an order out for uniform logos… Continue reading
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Happy Gotcha Day – A Reflection on Ten Years
In the adoption world, the most common name is “Gotcha Day.” Because it’s the day we actually “gotcha” in our home. I’m not in love with this name, but I don’t have a better one. Interest, communication, background checks, pictures, interviews, paperwork, visits, and putting a plan in place all came before and led up… Continue reading
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Mission Minded
How far back does my love of travel and missions go? I was about to say high school, but maybe it goes back even further. I am pretty sure my love of mission and adventure started with Eric B. Hare telling me stories via cassette tape. Maybe my love of telling stories has part of… Continue reading
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Support
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. My Facebook feed is flooded with stats and stories as well as resources. Keep in mind that not all abuse is physical. So many stories are of women (often from conservative Christian backgrounds) who spent years in an abusive relationship and couldn’t even have told you that it was… Continue reading
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Good Neighbors
Neighbors can make a huge impact on your love of a home. I’ve heard of people moving away just because they can’t handle the neighbors. It’s hard to know, though, when you move into a place, whether the neighbors are going to be good, bad, or neutral. In today’s culture, neutral is a typical stance,… Continue reading
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