Michelle Shocklee: Smoky Mountains, Adoption, Midwives & More
Help me welcome back Historical Fiction author, Michelle Shocklee. I’m excited for you to hear about Michelle’s recent release, Appalachian Song. She’s giving away a paperback copy, so be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post and leave…
One Lifetime, One Life at a Time – Part Three
By Angela Webber I’m thrilled to share the final piece of Angie Webber’s story as she walks us through their journey into foster care and the adoption of their daughter. If you missed Part One, read it here. For Part…
- Abortion, Adoption, Blended Families, Crisis Pregnancy, Faith, Family, Grief and Loss, Heart, Hope, Parenting, Strength
One Lifetime, One Life at a Time
By Angela Webber I met Angie Webber several years ago when she facilitated a paint night for our church women’s ministry. Through subsequent conversations with her, she related her story of becoming a foster parent and her journey toward adoption.…
- Adoption, Discouragement, Faith, Family, Grief and Loss, Health, Heart, Hope, Parenting, Special Needs, Strength
Throw Me a Lifejacket – Part Two
By @PatDoneyNBC5 on @Deenamadams This is part two of my son-in-law, Pat’s, story about my adopted grandson, Hudson. If you missed part one, read it here first. Today’s post picks up where Jesus instantly calmed the storm while on the…
- Adoption, Discouragement, Faith, Family, Grief and Loss, Health, Heart, Hope, Special Needs, Strength
Throw Me a Lifejacket
By @PatDoneyNBC5 on @Deenamadams This week’s story is near and dear to my heart because it’s by my son-in-law, Pat Doney, and is about my amazing grandson, Hudson. Pat and my daughter, Sheleena, became Hudson’s parents on August 29, 2015,…
How a Wedding Anniversary Led to Adoption
Janet DeCastillia and her husband, Jeff, are dear friends of mine from church and faithfully follow God’s leading in their lives. I know you’ll be blessed as Janet shares this week’s story about how God called them to advocate for…
Why Does That Child Behave so Poorly?
Last week, I attended a seminar entitled “They Need to Know That You Care, Before They Care What You Know!” The focus was on the impact of trauma on children. What is trauma? According to childwelfare.gov, trauma is an emotional response…
