November 8, 2012
by Maralee
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This has been a crazy week! I’ve been so touched by the responses to the honesty that’s been shared here. I’m also excited to do what I most love to do- be practical! I do not have “open” relationships with … Continue reading
November 7, 2012
by Maralee
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Yesterday I began the story of how I came to have peace about having a relationship with a birthmom (if you haven’t read it yet, you can catch up over here www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/thoughts-about-birthmoms-part-1/). Part of that story included friendships with Shayla and … Continue reading
November 6, 2012
by Maralee
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The idea of a birthparent relationship can be a scary thought for the couple considering adoption. You can read the books that say it’s best for the kids and you’ll probably feel pressured by an agency to agree to a … Continue reading
November 5, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been privileged to have lots of people come to me with their questions about adoption. It’s a complicated topic, but I find the best place to start is to evaluate what kind of adoption is best for your family. … Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Maralee
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What Adoption Isn’t: – It isn’t rescuing a child – It isn’t a solution to the world’s orphan/poverty/illness problems – It isn’t what happens to “lucky” kids – It isn’t a way to make your family more interesting – It … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Maralee
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of when our son Josh joined our family. That hot afternoon in a West African orphanage changed our lives and may have saved the life of a baby boy who had been very sick. … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Maralee
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I’ve been really looking forward to doing some posts about adoption as part of Adoption Awareness Month. I’ve got TONS of ideas, so much good information to share, and hopefully some collaborations with other voices you need to hear. But … Continue reading
October 30, 2012
by Maralee
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November is National Adoption Awareness Month. In light of that, I want to do a series of posts through the month of November addressing different aspects of adoption from my perspective. I’ve got lots of ideas, but I want YOUR … Continue reading
October 24, 2012
by Maralee
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To the Woman Who Gave my Son Life, This week we celebrate the sixth birthday of the little boy you gave birth to and who made me a mother. Last night he and I sat cuddled on the couch and … Continue reading
October 18, 2012
by Maralee
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Okay, I’ve written about how I have become a more relaxed parent and how I’m less judgmental of other parenting styles than I used to be. This is all true. This also might give you a false idea about what … Continue reading