This post is part of a series of real-life adoption stories with guest authors. The goal is to show that you don’t have to be a superhero to adopt, just an ordinary person who says “yes.” These stories highlight a variety of perspectives and issues related to adoption...
This post is the first in a series of real-life adoption stories with guest authors. The goal is to show that you don’t have to be a superhero to adopt, just an ordinary person who says “yes.” These stories highlight a variety of perspectives and...
Grownups come back! That little song is repeated over and over in an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Since the show is one of my daughter’s favorites, we have used it to ease anxiety when dropping her off at school, church, or for a visit with the...
Two years ago this month I met my daughter for the first time. As is in the case of a China adoption, the meeting was without fanfare. But from the moment that spunky 18 month old was placed in my arms, my family would never be the same. As I reflect on how far...
Our daughter was adopted from China’s Special Needs Program in 2017. As soon as she was placed in my arms, I entered the world of special needs parenting. (Read more about our China adoption journey.) There is a wide spectrum of medical, developmental, and...
One of the most popular ways families raise money to bring their children home is with an adoption t-shirt fundraiser. In addition to offsetting adoption expenses, shirts give your community an easy way to publicly show support for your family. I get emotional every...
Hi! I'm Jessica! I help people fund adoptions, navigate parenting, save money, and enjoy the good things in life. Read more about me here. 
