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A child of my very own | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. A child of my very own. March 27, 2015. As an adoptive family, we get lots of questions and comments. They provide for lots of awkward moments but they rarely keep me up at night. Except one. One eats away at me and it comes in many forms. 8221; When I responded that he was, she followed up with “Is he adopted? I get this question a lot, so I had an answer. I knew the drill. But there was something very different this time. And the question comes in many forms:.
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But will He really provide? | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. But will He really provide? January 22, 2015. Last week we had one of those days. You know the kind where everyone (including the 6 month old) wakes up in a bad mood…and it was a struggle. Finally, we got outside and stayed there for two hours. When God delivered the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt He did it in a miraculous, incredible, very clear way. And, if you’re anything like me, you find yourself wondering how they could be so blind? Today I was read...
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A community of Moms | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. A community of Moms. May 11, 2014. Holding my son for the very first time. It took me awhile to gain the title of Mom. But on March 12, 2012 I held my son, James David O’Brien for the very first time. I love being his mom. And, even though today was a rough day for my sweet, strong-willed two year old, I wouldn’t trade any of it. I am truly blessed. But those aren’t the woman I want to talk about. And all these years later, I am a better mom because of them.
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And then my cat died… | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. And then my cat died…. January 6, 2015. The day after Christmas, our little family of 4 made the drive up to Chicago to celebrate my mom for a week and then to Wheaton to reconnect with dear friends and relax some before the new semester. We had a wonderful time and at the end of it all, our souls were refreshed. We were ready for this new year. And then our cat died. I loved my cat. And, as much as his particular neediness was driving me crazy, I didn’...And thi...
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It’s an adoption thing | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. It’s an adoption thing. November 18, 2014. Adoption blogs are everywhere. There’s a part of me that loves it. I love the awareness. I love the spotlight being on such an important topic. I am thankful for the other adoptive moms who get it. Who understand our family. Who put words to feelings I had not yet acknowledged. But another part of me is. so. tired. of. them. And, you know what? Why add to the overwhelming amount of adoption blogs? Enter your comment here.
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The O’Brien 4 | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. The O’Brien 4. June 29, 2014. This summer just got a whole lot more fun for the O’Brien family. And we are so excited to introduce you to our daughter: Eliza Faith O’Brien. And she has entrusted us to raise her. We are incredibly blessed, amazed and truly humbled that she would trust us in this way. And now the adventure begins! And we’ve loved it. And, friends, He has been doing a great work. And I can’t wait to share the story He has been writing. But, before I...
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. April 11, 2016. Lately I’ve been crying a lot. Due to some imbalances, I can’t help it over the sock in the hallway, over the episode of. Over the youtube video. Don’t you think Brandon’s world is just wonderful right now? Here’s the thing Crying at silly things makes me mistrust my emotions. My assumption is that my tears are (probably) unreasonable and (most likely) not actually real. And it makes me feel like a crazy person. I began to see my tears as a gift.
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My Spirit Revived in Your Story | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. My Spirit Revived in Your Story. March 6, 2014. I am a broken woman. I am blessed with wonderful family. A father who has taught me so much. A mother who challenges me daily with her grace. Brothers who are my fierce protectors. Sister-in-laws who are such a joy to spend time with. And for these I am thankful. But I am a broken woman. But this wasn’t how God chose to unfold our story. Because it is here, in my brokenness, my barrenness, my failure and loss…...
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What’s Next? | (Simply)Laugh
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Living with an apostrophe can be tricky…. May 20, 2014. For the first 7 and 1/2 years of our marriage, Brandon and I were consistently waiting on the next thing. It wasn’t because we were discontent. No, we were in grad school and trying to start a family. And with every degree that one of us earned we discussed our next step. And with every decision made about infertility measures or adoption pursuits, we learned to wait for the next thing. Simply put, Arkansas had never been a part of the plan. Within ...
