This is a post from Guest Columnist – Sarah Thacker of Sarah Thacker Adoption Coaching and Consulting. 147 million orphans? 350,000 cases of cholera being reported in Haiti? 925 million hungry people worldwide? 27 million people are slaves across the…
On September 30, 2009, there were an estimated 423,773 children in foster care. (Source) I wonder how many of those children still have hope…..hope to find a home, hope that a family who will love them, hope that they may…
Like Forrest Gump says, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.” That statement especially rings true in adoption. In 2008, my husband and I were in the process of adoption from…
This post was originally shared on Simple Marriage awhile back. I like to give you insight into my crazy, imperfect world and this post comes from my heart. I hope it touches something in you today to help you…
I am thrilled to introduce you to another NEW columnist for 2011, Sarah Thacker. Not only are we colleagues but we have developed a wonderful friendship. :-) She will share her journey of adoption and perhaps even how you can…
Our family in 2003, right after we adopted Kolya. From left to right in back: Erica (12), Anne (18), Jill, Mark, Evan (16). From left to right in front: Austin (7), Kolya (9) (ages at time of our adoption). With…
