I haven’t stopped thinking of Catalina (www.catabaia.blogspot.com) who has been in Kaz now one week. Going thinking she would be bringing home one child and yet she will be coming home with a brother and sister, all because this little girl jumped right into her arms and chose her. In all my 11 months of…
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Quote for My Life
“I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk…
First Official Document
Today I went into Manhattan with my dad and got my first official document needed for my dossier. The fact was that I needed to replace my missing marriage certificate for many years already, and at this point didn’t want to wait the 8 weeks if I did it via mail. From my research, I…
Passage of Time
I’m grieving over old baby clothing. I came across some clothing stored away that I had not seen in two years. Why then the sudden sense of loss when I realized it was time to relinquish these adorable outfits and onesies to people who might need them more? After Emma was born, I kept all…
Quote for the day
“When I’m old I’m never going to say, “I didn’t do this” or “I regret that.” I’m going to say, “I don’t regret a damn thing. I came, I went, I did it all.” (Kim Basinger, B. 1953)
Happy 6th Birthday Sweet Emma!
I am very grateful to be celebrating 6 years of knowing my beautiful daughter Emma. I am very grateful for celebrating 6 years of being a mom to this very special little girl. I am very grateful that Emma is just as beautiful inside as she is outside. I am very grateful that Emma had…
Random Musings
Just got back from a wonderful 4 night getaway with Gary to Austin, Texas. Our first big trip away in close to 7 years just the TWO OF US. It was really a wonderful and fun trip, I have always loved Austin but Gary has never been there — the trip reminded me how much…
Hope and Inspiration All Wrapped Up in One Little Boy
Please copy and paste to this great link! http://www.journeytokaz.com/Tarpey/July72008.html I have to give a shout out to my dear friend Carolyn who has shared so openly about the amazing strides her son Henry has taken since he’s been home. When I met Henry a few months ago, he was a handsome little boy. But now…
Thoughts on this Thursday Morning
I have been thinking for a few days now of the beautiful and moving post that Regina wrote that shared her thoughts on the imminency of being a mom and taking her son out of the Baby House for good. So poignantly written, she spoke of the paradox of her joy and the grief of…
Simply Stay the Course
Application filled out, references being written, contract signed and notarized this morning. After leaving the notary public, who didn’t even charge us, Gary grabbed my hand with happiness. He continues to call this baby by the nickname that I never used to like but I think will become his name and whose name I will…