When you are told you cannot conceive a child, you begin the process of what can only be described as mourning. A tidal wave of shock, denial, disappointment, anger, and sorrow come crashing into your being, and no amount of consolation can build a barrier strong enough to combat it. You crawl into a dark … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: adoption
Did you try out other babies?
There I was, driving down the street and singing my little heart out with the new Killers album when Jeremy pipes up from the back seat. “Mom?” I heard him but kind of ignored him because I was really digging the song and wanted to finish the chorus. “MOM?” He yelled louder. I couldn’t pretend twice … Continue reading »
A Chattanooga Recharge
We left for Chattanooga Friday afternoon and I have to say – it was the most amazing weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect in the Tennessee Valley, which meant nearly everything was done outside. Playgrounds, grilling out, and a fabulous run along the Riverpark Saturday morning. (Oh how I’ve missed that!) But what made it … Continue reading »
Cost: $17.95, Value: Priceless
Weeks ago, when I first read the form about buying a “class book” from Jeremy and his first grade mates, I honestly thought about passing on it. It was ONE MORE THING to pay for, if you know what I mean, and I really didn’t get what the book was all about anyway. I put … Continue reading »
A little spot in the February Issue
(see Amarillo Magazine article here) Then I Knew They Were Mine I remember that Sunday quite perfectly. It was Mother’s Day, 2003, and my husband and I were in our second year of reeling from infertility. We longed to adopt a child. We were surrounded by friends who were getting pregnant with ease, and on … Continue reading »
