Category Archives: Family Expansion

Simplicity Lesson – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I was in the midst of a big fret. I was worried about my children not having family in their lives, not feeling loved by enough people and I was worried about emergencies – who would … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Anxiety, Faith, Family Expansion, Family Life, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Love, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, My Daughter, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed, People In My Life | 9 Comments

These Days

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

It is Sunday evening and what I most want to do is cry, but I’m not yet there yet, or I’m too tired, I’m not sure which I know so many of you would like an update, this is all … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Family Expansion, Family Life, Motherhood, My Chlidren | 45 Comments

Wherever You Go, Dance…

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about the choices we make through life, the choice to embrace or reject, be kind or complacent, be j0yful or feel hard done by, the choice to drag our heals or dance. In two sleeps, baring … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Family Expansion, Family Life | 66 Comments

Nesting

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

If everything continues to go well, this is my last “free” weekend for about 8 weeks (8 weeks of appointments, meetings, hearings & visitations…). It is probably no wonder I have a lot to do. Thankfully it is a long … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Faith, Family Expansion, Get Busy!, Goals, Saturday Soundtrack | 20 Comments

And The Day Ended…

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

And the day ended with the greatest blessing from above, a phone call with a little whisper on the other end. A voice that makes my heart sing. Please keep praying for this last leg, the last hurdle, the last … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Faith, Family Expansion | 22 Comments

Thankful and Blessed

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Firstly a massive thank you for all the encouragement and support left on yesterday’s post, you will never know how much it is helping me, thank you!  Thinking about where I’m making some errors in my thinking & prayer life has really … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Dreams, Faith, Family Expansion, Oh so Blessed, Thank you to you and you and you!, Thankful Tuesdays | 14 Comments

Peace

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

“We believe that God wants to be in the middle of every situation we face. If you’re facing something tough this week, here’s a verse to encourage you; “I’ve picked you, I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic, I’m with you. … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Faith, Family Expansion, Sometimes life feels hard | 26 Comments

I Just Want To Remember The Beauty Of What Just Happened

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

The faces The voices The sounds The first glance The feelings The emotion The joy The heart filled with disbelief, jubilation and thanks… Nothing to do with horses, or Devon, but everything to do with the feeling of peace and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Expansion, Hope, Leap Of Faith, Letters To Myself, Life Is Beautiful, Ma Famille, My Heart On My Sleeve, Oh so Blessed | 21 Comments

Financial Goals

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Lately I think I’ve been so focused on living in the now, understandably so, that I’ve forgotten to have a semi-plan for the long-term. I was thinking about what my financial needs & goals are over the coming 12-18 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, ChinaKidz, Dreams, Emergency Funds, extreme frugality, Family Expansion, Family Life, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Hope | 15 Comments

Would You Like To Meet Me?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Last week I was on the radio, I didn’t tell anyone because honestly I felt uncomfortable tooting my own horn. I haven’t even listened to the interview myself, nor do I know if it is online - I haven’t even looked. … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Family Expansion, Frugal Stylish Clothing, Just call me Chandler Bing | 16 Comments