According to Nielson, Americans are watching more television than ever before, and not just at home, in front of their television sets. We spend 158 hours a month in front of a television set ( well, not me, but.. ) and that is sadly where most of the average American derives their opinions and gleans [...]
This continues the story of our journey to have a family. The time frame for this chapter of our story is March 2008. If you continue to read along, you will see first hand the reality of how broken the Foster Care system truly is. ____________________ When the battle was won in the last case, I was [...]
Rise and shine, America! Once again you’ve been had! Political Correctness has won yet again! When will we learn? At this point I am thinking the answer to that question is, “Never”. I was not aware that actually being in the vicinity of Christian symbols was such an overload to the sensibilities of those who [...]
We are nearing the end of the school year, with all the awards ceremonies, field days, game days and other activities. Yesterday my kids brought home an “itinerary” of sort to let the parents know what is going on. The first thing on the list is “Asian Pacific Islander Assembly”. When I read that I [...]
You have absolutely GOT to be kidding me! I should have known. We have reached a point in our society where nothing makes sense anymore! Up is down, right is wrong, wrong is right, white is black, black is white…. and I could go on and on with analogies. However, that will get us nowhere, [...]
Once again I am veering off the ongoing saga of our story to adopt children through the Broken Foster Care System. If you’ve already read my Mother’s Day story, you know that our adoptions were finalized in July of 2009. After the adoptions it took some time for the kids to adjust to the fact [...]
This continues the story of our journey to have a family. The time frame for this chapter of our story is March 2008. If you continue to read along, you will see first hand the reality of how broken the Foster Care system truly is. ____________________ It was hard to pick myself up by my boot-straps and [...]
I sat watching the “Glenn Beck” show just an hour ago with a mixture of emotions. My city made Glenn Beck’s show once again! Not only did Glenn highlight a news story from our city, but there were other elements that made me stand proud. A church service supporting and honoring Israel was the main [...]
This continues the story of our journey to have a family. The time frame for this chapter of our story is November 2007-March 2008. If you continue to read along, you will see first hand the reality of how broken the Foster Care system truly is. ____________________ When we first heard about the Foster-To-Adopt Program, it had [...]
I am once again taking a detour from our personal story to shake my head in sadness and disgust. We really have reached a very sad point in our country. In trying to get as many voices as possible to join me in speaking out for these voiceless children I have been posting the link [...]
This continues the story of our journey to have a family. The time frame for this chapter of our story is October -November 2007. If you continue to read along, you will see first hand the reality of how broken the Foster Care system truly is. ____________________ Our October court hearing was supposed to be a pre-trial [...]
On today- Mother’s Day- I dedicate this to all ladies who long to be a mommy but their dreams have not yet been fulfilled. I know the pain of Mother’s Day when your heart desperately longs to hold your child in your arms but you have not been given that opportunity. I pray that you [...]
I am going to take a small detour from the continuing story of our journey through the Foster Care system to address you, Sir and Madam- our elected officials. You are the ones who have to make the changes necessary in this Broken System. While I do not mind at all sharing our personal story, [...]
