In my last post, I shared how we have decided to stay longer in Nicaragua. Many friends commented that the choice was inevitable, and while there was a large percentage of me that wondered from the very start, I can honestly say we wavered often, sometimes hourly. Nevertheless, we felt a very … [Read more...]
Follow up to my letter
June 1, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Well, my letter certainly generated a lot of discussion... definitely more than any previous post on this blog. Most of the comments were positive, with a few families even contacting me to say they are attending an informational meeting at DSS next month. That's absolutely wonderful! Our local … [Read more...]
A letter to Christians in my community
May 31, 2012 by · 18 Comments
I'm mad. I've been stewing over something for the past week and I just have to say something about it. I suspect my comments will not be well received by many of you. I'm sorry about that, but this is something about which I can no longer stay silent. I have written previously about the … [Read more...]
Foster Care Month (Again)
May 21, 2011 by · 2 Comments
It's that time of year again, when those of us affiliated with foster care get an official *month* devoted to our cause. I know, to most people it is just a footnote on a calendar somewhere. But to the 85 families in Harford County, Maryland, it is a chance to help spread the word about this great … [Read more...]
Crazy Train
April 13, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Today was crazy. I mean really crazy. Wait, let me correct that: the whole week month has been crazy. And not exactly crazy good. I think the crazy train has laid down permanent tracks around here. About three weeks ago two new foster kids were placed in our home. Normally we only care for … [Read more...]
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