Author Archives: carey
Readopting in the US
For many international adoptions, re-adopting in the States is either an option, or it's mandatory. In our case, for one of our children it was optional (the benefit being he would have a US birth certificate if we re-adtoped), and for three of our kids it was pretty much mandatory. They would not be US … Continue reading
Fear
In 8 days I’m running a ½ marathon. Let me preface this by saying that by nature, I am not a runner. I was the last pick in school when dividing up for teams. In Jr High and High School when we had to run a mile, I came in last, thinking that surely this … Continue reading
Connecting
Connecting…not a tough word to spell, but it can be a tough thing to do! Even with your family. There are nine members of our family. Mom. Dad. Four sisters. Three brothers. Life can be a whirlwind, how can we connect? Connecting has been on my mind the past couple of weeks. Last week, we … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes
What’s behind the scenes? That’s the question I’ve learned to ask. Although I have to admit, sometimes I ask it later than I should. Being disrespectful? What’s behind the scenes… Glaring at me? Rolling of the eyes? What’s behind the scenes… Having a short fuse? What’s behind the scenes… Aches and pains that don’t make … Continue reading
Divine Appointment
It was three days before Easter. Three of my kids had “Easter outfits.” The other four did not. I know. I know. That’s totally not what Easter is about. But, I enjoy seeing them all dressed up. Besides, it was time for them to get some new dress clothes. The ones they’ve been wearing were … Continue reading
Ripe For Harvest
The time to act is now. God made that perfectly clear to me this past weekend. I was abundantly blessed to be a part of a 24 hour women’s retreat. During some quiet time, I was led to read the scripture we were studying that weekend. Focusing especially on this verse: “Do you not say, … Continue reading
Meetings
Just a quick reminder! The Sioux Center meeting is next week Thursday night, January 13th at 7 pm at the 1st Reformed Church. Speakers are adult adoptees Maggie & Calee Te Grotenhuis, & Fonda Hulstein. The Sioux Falls meeting, held at Prairie Hills Covenant Church, is the week after–Thursday, January 20th, at 7 pm. The … Continue reading
I Love My Adopted Child Differently
After reading this post by Donna at Our Heart’s Journey, I knew I had to share it with you. Thank you, Donna, for giving me permission to do so! And for sharing your heart. Yes, I admit it. I love my adopted children “differently.” I do. I can’t help it. They didn’t “come from” my … Continue reading
DVD Escapade
I had picked up a couple of movies at the local Redbox. One was for the kids, one was for myself. Something to watch on those long nights while my hubby was working. The kids watched theirs right away. I didn’t get a chance that night or the next. But that’s ok, I thought, … Continue reading
Let Me Not Forget
Sometimes I forget. How can I forget? How can I forget something so huge? So BIG? I forget because they are becoming my own. They are becoming part of my heart, forever entwined with mine. And if they are my own, how could they have ever been another’s? I forget the incredibly, mind boggling sacrifice my children’s first mother … Continue reading