This post is sponsored by Legacy.com. Mother’s Day is an interesting holiday for me. It was a devastating day for many years, because of a string of miscarriages that left me feeling like I was a mom with no living children. It was further compounded when we were placed with Jafta but not able to finalized his adoption for another 3 years. Every mother’s day I was aware that I was a mom, but that this could be a temporary situation. Because of those years, I’m keenly aware of the gratitude I . . .
What I want you to know about foreclosure
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Marleea. In the fall of 2011 we lost our home… it was auctioned off at the county court house. Obviously, I did not attend the auction, and honestly I spent the entire day in fear that . . .
Friday Finds
1. OutSANDing Mat: The sand-free mat that leaves sand by OutSANDing | Etsy 2. Soccer Girl Anna Doll | Gogosportsgirls 3. Wireless Speaker For Bluetooth Devices - Tadpole | iFrogz 4. Safe Headphones for Kids | Purosound 5. Nerf Super Soaker Barrage Soaker | Hasbro 6. Acne & Oil Control Mask™| Triderma 7. UN Women's Pink Paradise Scarf | Tothemarket 8. DohVinci Flower Tower Complete Frame Kit | Hasbro 9. Pump In Style® Advanced . . .
What I want you to know about being a female sex addict
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. I want you to know that I saw pornography for the first time when I was 6 years old. And I wanted to see more instantly, I was hooked the first time. I want you to . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Lamontae and Nicolas
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about finding love again after losing your husband
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Alysha. The year I turned 22 I met the man I envisioned myself spending the rest of my life with. Pete was a young, strapping military man with a passion for risky outdoor activities . . .
House glamping
The last few weeks have been pretty chaotic around here as we've tried to get our new house into live-able conditions by May 1st so we can move in. We knew the whole remodel wouldn't be complete, but we figured that we could at least have some basics finished so that moving in would be a viable option. The most pressing items on our list were the floors and the kitchen. All of the other construction dust we could live with, but we at least needed the flooring in order to move in. Well . . . . .
What I want you to know about having a child with early onset mental illness
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Shari. When our son Curtis was born in 2002 we knew something just wasn't quite right, but we couldn't put our finger on it. He had a temper and would scream and scream for hours . . .
Friday Finds: Pretty Prints
1. Chaotic Abstract Art Print by Ashley G | Etsy 2. Shine On by Victoria Homewood | Saatchiart.com 3. Sweet Spot by Lindsay Megahed | Minted.com 4. Bulls Bay by Olivia Rae James | Buddyeditions.com 5. Queen Anne's Lace by Lauren Matsumoto | Minted.com 6. Ferris Wheel by Mat3photography | Mat3photo.com 7. Kalae Road by Kiana Mosley | Minted.com 8. Nightingale Watercolor Print by Fin and Feather Art | Scoutmob Shoppe 9. Sarah B. Martinez 5 Feathers . . .
What I want you to know about suffering the loss of my sister
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Andrea. On October 28, 2013 (which was my 39th birthday) I woke up and got my kids ready for school. I dropped off my older kids at the elementary school and put my . . .
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