My kindergartner gave his snacks to a new classmate today, and I am blown away by his compassion. Grateful for this one’s heart. It was a normal pick-up from school. We talked about his day, and how he played police officers on the playground with his friends. As I normally do, I asked if he … Continue reading My Son Gave His Snacks to a Classmate
From Nightmares to Peace: My Experience with Soul Care
About a year ago, I was battling severe anxiety, horrific dreams that kept me from true rest, and constant worry. I lived in a world of accidents waiting to happen to my husband and kids. Horrific dreams where I couldn’t save them from danger or death. I was exhausted from fighting these unreal situations in … Continue reading From Nightmares to Peace: My Experience with Soul Care
3 Years of Loving You
My dear baby, It’s been 3 years. After we lost you, I didn’t think I could survive another day. I felt so heartbroken, lost, confused, and alone. I didn’t get out of bed for a week, which was probably a good thing. My body needed to heal physically after all it had endured. Here we … Continue reading 3 Years of Loving You
Navigating Doctor Appointments as an Adoptive Parent
My son and I had a much-needed eye appointment on Monday. At 4.5 years old, it was his first appointment, and he was super excited. Although the machinery was strange-looking and new to him, he was not afraid and in fact, asked Dr. Nguyen 1,000 questions along the way. With it being his first appointment, … Continue reading Navigating Doctor Appointments as an Adoptive Parent