Why I Didn’t Keep Rules
When I was in Russian orphanage, I never keep rules because the rules were unjust. The orphanage [staff visitors and residents] engage in Read More →
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To Sing Frogs Chapter 19d
“Bring him over to the window,” Amy suggested. Maybe seeing outside will liven him up a little. Soon I was holding him under the arms while he... Read More →
Reactive Attachment Disorder, Punishment Escalations Would Never Work
Raising Emily was so much different. The whole game changed. Even though one of our other children had RAD, until Emily came home, we never... Read More →
To Sing Frogs Chapter 19c
I pretended to stare at the ceiling even though I couldn’t see through the darkness. It was impossible to wait any longer. “We can’t Read More →
Adopted Children Feel Secure Loving More, Not Less
It has been said that love is the answer no matter the question. Right or wrong, I can tell you this: In our family, adopted children feel secure... Read More →
Seven Awesome Life Lessons my son With Down Syndrome Taught me
As Seen in Huffington Post Amy and I had three biological sons when we adopted a one-month-old little boy with Down syndrome and started... Read More →
Emily’s Introduction
I love my family because family important to me and also my family care about me and they give me life. Read More →
To Sing Frogs Chapter 19b
We played with the plastic animals. We pretended to fly the battery-operated airplane. We flashed its bright red light and pushed the button,... Read More →
On Memorial Day I Remember Veterans and Happy Birthdays
Today, the Friday before Memorial Day, happens to be my daughter, Annie’s birthday. Though it may seem strange to you, I associate those two... Read More →
To Sing Frogs Chapter 19a
Chapter 19 Fleeting Moments “Luba!” Katya screamed as she pushed off Bill and wiggled to get down. From the time we left her residence of... Read More →
Second Choice Doesn’t Mean Second Best
Recently I was digitally reprimanded by someone hiding behind a fake name and profile picture. (Yawn.) The troll found Read More →
To Sing Frogs Chapter 18d
There was another round of hugs and small talk with Katya. Then Stass told us we would be taking her with us to visit Luba. Our time was tight... Read More →
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