“I realized maybe it wasn’t going to be a cakewalk after all. I may just have to fight for this.”
‘I think I’m the only person going through this. Why me?’: Woman shares 8-year infertility battle, ‘You are not alone’
‘Is he breathing?’ I shared our vows in his eulogy.’: Young woman widowed after husband’s sudden death, ‘He loved every part of me’
“It is hard to believe the eulogy I gave at my husband’s funeral wouldn’t be the end of our story. But it isn’t. It’s the beginning of a new story.”
‘Holy crap, babe.’ I looked down to the word ‘pregnant,’ clear as day. How could I care for a baby AND be a foster mom?’: Foster parents surprised by pregnancy after infertility battle
“What if it’s harder than we thought? What if we’re taking on more than we’re equipped for? We couldn’t let go of the fact we had not one, but two empty bedrooms. While we slept safe and sound in our comfortable bed each night, there were hundreds of displaced children in our area in need of a loving home.”
‘One check, or two?’ NO ONE asked when we were man and woman.’: Woman details life after wife’s transition, ‘What a journey it’s been’
“We often wonder what people think our relationship is, because let’s face it, who doesn’t play the ‘What’s Their Story’ game? The wedding rings don’t seem to give it away anymore.”
‘How do you know what Brayden wants when he doesn’t communicate?’ You have to listen with more than just your ears.’: Mom shares son’s autism diagnosis
“So many people told me I was crazy. ‘He’s still so young, give him time.’ I knew in my gut something wasn’t right.”
‘We don’t know why it isn’t working, but we DO know you can’t get pregnant.’ I understood what she meant was, ‘And you never will be.’: Couple candidly share infertility journey
“Life may not look exactly as we expected, but our family, friends, and community… they all need loving on. And that’s what a mom does. I am a mother. Just a different kind.”
‘I will take the good AND bad to not feel the pain of losing you.’: Mom pens letter to her children
“Today I read of the devastating loss a family is feeling after losing their child to cancer. So I count myself blessed.”
‘They used to fit between my elbow and fingertips, now they tower over me like gentle giants. They fill my soul as I watch them love and adore the partners they do life with.’: Mom shares the joys of raising boys
“They used to fill their pockets with rocks, sticks, flowers, and bugs. They used to sing me silly songs, tell fart jokes, and dance like goofballs. Now, they blow me away with their insight and wisdom. Now, they are strong enough to carry me on their back, both literally and figuratively.”
This Powerful ‘Calm Down’ Technique Transformed My Child’s Tantrums
“‘We’ll get some ice cubes and a spoon and stir them…’ Her yelling stopped so she could hear me a little better. ‘Come on,’ I continued. ‘We’ll need a bowl, or something to put the ice in.’ Just like that, her breathing slowed, her mind settled.”
‘Can you take a pair of siblings?’ 45 minutes later, we met our boys. Babies? Easy. Toddlers with trauma and neglect? Not so much.’: Couple adopt ‘forever sons’ from foster care
“Dakota was 2.5 years old and could barely utter just five words. Nate, 2.5 months old, was extremely sad and had rashes all over. He didn’t cry when he was hungry, wet, or had a poopy diaper because his biological mom had not met his needs. ‘Would you like to adopt them?’ Without hesitation, the answer was YES.”