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I'm Frugal Trenches (no, not my real name!) a lover of natural, simple and frugal living! I use this space and my camera to document a beautiful, purposeful, downshifted and abundant life! Life is not always simple (oh how I wish it was!) but it is always rich and I hope this space demonstrates beauty and joy!
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Category Archives: Adoption
Seven Months of Motherhood
Six months ago both children were reunited as my son moved in, a month prior my daughter arrived – they’ve been home 6 and 7 month respectively. Every time I check my email (rare & infrequent) it is filled with … Continue reading
Popping In To Say Hello
I was reading an update the other day from a new adoptive family and oh how I remembered those hard days of adjustment. Traumatized children, no routines, adult bodies in total shock at the – well, demanding nature of it all. … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Expansion, Family Life, Motherhood
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Goals For 2012!
I’ve written my thoughts about 2011, sharing them helped me see that becoming a mother twice, moving and changing jobs pretty much took all my physical and emotional energy. As a result I’m in horrific physical shape & low in … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Goals, Adoption
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The Assumption Everyone Has Money Part I
One of the greatest lessons from my downshifting journey, has been an appreciation that you never really “know” someone’s financial situation; there are people we assume will be “well off” based on their job title, education or family of origin, … Continue reading
Reuniting A Family
I have a wonderful friend called Kerri, who has a fabulous, beautiful family through adoption. Kerri recently found out that her daughter has a sibling, who was relinquished in Ethiopia (to a different region and orphanage which is why Kerri wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Help A Family Friday
Say Yes Campaign
As anyone who has been reading this blog for a while knows, I was a foster parent. The experience was single-handedly the greatest human based blessing I’ve ever had in my life! I am also hoping to adopt, or truth be … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Orphan Care
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Could You Help Monroe??
Monroe is a little boy who is in desperate need of a family! In less than 6 months he will be transfered to a “mental institution” where he faces like in a crib, restrained, in a dark room 24/7. Monroe … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Help A Family Friday, Prayers Needed
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Let Me Be Frank!
I have a confession to make. This girl you all think is always grateful, always counting her blessings, always thankful -well I fail miserably at times. To be clear, and in the spirit of honesty, I admit that I failed miserably yesterday, … Continue reading
The Best Things Come In Threes
Photo taken with my phone today – three flowers at someone else’s kitchen window. As I stood still watching I heard three birds singing. Today, three people told me they were expecting a baby, for one it is the second (a … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Faith, Family Life
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