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Election 2016
I was hoping to use the hide feature less on Facebook now that the election has passed; however, I’m still using it regularly. I wish I could hide this ugliness from my boys – shelter them from hateful rhetoric that … Continue reading
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My Amazing Life
A few years ago, a good friend, Lori Hiscock, shared Eli’s story on the GCC blog. We are so grateful to Lori for giving Eli’s perspective a narrative since he is a man of little words. I saved her email … Continue reading
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Holland
This morning I wanted to share a story, written by a far superb writer than I. I was first introduced to this story, Welcome to Holland, when I was in college, studying Special Education. It touched my heart then, but … Continue reading
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Wait?! We have a blog still?!
Whaaaat?! Obviously it’s been awhile since we’ve written anything for many reasons. Like we’re crazy-busy. We have 2 kids now. Eli’s had some health issues and started preschool. And, you know, life and stuff. Since we’ve last updated, we had … Continue reading
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Let’s Catch Up
I’ve been planning this post for a while now, but just found the time to sit down and unload a bit. Since the last time we posted, our lives have changed quite a bit. We found out in early April … Continue reading
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Elihu James Aquila
So…obviously it’s been awhile since we last posted, since which our lives have drastically changed! We brought home our son in early March and have filled all of our time to bonding with him. He is thriving and gaining weight … Continue reading
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What My Prayers Sound Like …
“He’s My Son” : by Mark Schultz I’m down on my knees again tonight I’m hoping this prayer will turn out right See there is a boy that needs Your help I’ve done all that I can do myself His … Continue reading
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We Have Finally Met our Son!
After a week of being at home, awaiting the news from Eli’s doctors on when when he might be released from the hospital, we decided to just head down to Louisiana. Both Angie and I were very excited to meet … Continue reading
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While I’m waiting…
Since J has been mostly communicating the happenings of our adoption story, I wanted to share my perspective a little bit. This process has been a long time coming for us, and now there’s a little light at the end … Continue reading
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Delayed in Colorado … But also a Daddy !!!
What !?! … Exqueeze me? Baking Powder? You have read this correctly. I’m stuck in the Yampa Valley Airport, hours away from home. I’ve been hanging out in Steamboat Springs, CO since Friday, taking part of the Bridgestone Winter Driving … Continue reading
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