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As every adoption is unique and special in it’s own way,  we appreciate the variables of personalities and emotions involved each situation.  Some are more involved than others…  It seems the more trying the journey, the sweeter the outcome.

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Many know that I answered my calling to work in adoption in 1994.  In doing so, I have had the blessing of working with so many amazing families.  In turn, I have also been able to meet and help hundreds and hundreds of birth moms.  After a very long and trying day a Read more

I remember when Amy called in for the first time.  I was running errands and standing in line at the bank.  Because our helpline is answered 24 hours, we take it everywhere.  As soon as I heard her voice, I knew she was special.  I heard her share that she had been referred Read more

As April 15 quickly approaches, tax preparation is in full swing.  We wanted to share this Adoption Tax Credit Information.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=236883,00.html

By visiting the link above, you will be given the latest information directly from the IRS on what is needed to properly file for your Adoption Tax Credit.  Contact your accountant directly for any Read more

One year ago this month, baby Lauren was born. At the time of her birth, she tested positive for drugs.  She was born six weeks early. A year ago, there was much to be concerned with.  Now ~ there is much to celebrate. We celebrate the beautiful and loving Read more

January is National Sanctity of Life Month. We welcome the opportunity to stand for life.  We celebrate the significance of life and in our “business”, that specifically means the life of the unborn.  At the age of 42, it is easy for me to make a stand and intellectually, emotionally and passionately Read more

I got the best text the other night:   I didn’t want to say anything until it happened.  I officially got a job!    My first day was today – just clocked out. 🙂

Is this confident, independent young woman the same one I met just ten short months ago?  The same girl who Read more

In August, our East Coast Adoption Coordinator Ashlene, came out to California for a visit. For training purposes, I took Ashlene with me to meet with a new birth mom (let’s call her Yvonne) who had called in and needed some help.  That day we went to the hardest part of one of Read more

The change of seasons into Autumn is always an exciting time.  The Fall ornaments and scarecrows in the yard, pumpkins and for our  family- the annual trip to the local apple orchard.  It marks the beginning of the holiday season which is full of tradition and family fun.

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Last night as I was waiting in the parking lot during my daughter’s soccer practice,  I noticed two young men in uniform just sitting there. They had their car windows wide open and they were just hanging out and listening to music, talking, laughing…  They were so young, maybe 19ish.

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40 Days for LIFE is a time set aside every year that individuals with a conviction to stand for Life,  join together with others to pray for the unborn and their mother’s who are contemplating abortion.  Though they do stand for 40 Days with signage in front of Family Planning Clinics or Planned Read more

I have often wondered what I would say if I was to see my daughter Devony’s birth parents.  How would I act? What would I do?  The perfect picture in my mind – if it ever was to happen- is all about love and my thankfulness to them.

If I ever was Read more