Carla Raley
I am a conservative Christian, stay at home mom, married for 37 years, mother of ten, grandmother to nine. We are starting our 20th year of homeschooling, and live on a mini farm in a small Texas town
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Displaying Results 1 - 174 (of 174) for Yahoo! Voices
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Our Adoption StoryHow God worked a miracle in our adoption process -
Raising Smart Children the Natural WayMother of many children tells how to raise a home-grown smart child. -
Adoption: "I Love My Other Mother More"Adoptive mother talks about how to handle a child's love for their biological mother. -
Pure Speech in ChildrenThe mother of a large family explains why a child may have a potty mouth -
Bed Wetting and Your ChildMother of a large family gives hints on how to help your older child who still wets the bed.
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Legacies from a Christian HomeGrowing up in a Christian home gives a child an advantage all their life. -
Cheap Alternatives to Baby WipesA mother of ten tells how to save money by making your own inexpensive baby wipes.
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Managing Your Child's DayA mother of ten gives some hints on how to keep your children busy, as opposed to leaving them to themselves. -
Well Cared for ChildrenMother of ten gives examples of ways to take care of your children. -
Homemade Bread for Healthy ChildrenA mother of ten gives her advice and a bread recipe for feeding bread made from freshly ground wheat to your children. -
Creamsicle SmoothiesMother of ten gives the recipe for one of her families favorite smoothies. -
Potato Casserole RecipeMake a baked potato type casserole, and please the men in your family.
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How to Be a Good Influence on Your ChildTo instill good values in your child, model them yourself.
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Organizing Tips for Overwhelmed MothersMother of ten gives tips on how to organize your household so you won't be overwhelmed -
Adoption LanguageAn adoptive and biological mother talks about the literal meaning of adoption cliches. -
Managing a Diaper RashWhat causes a diaper rash, and how do you take care of it? -
Losing Weight in 2010A mid-fifties year old woman tells how she lost weight and kept it off.
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My Most Embarrassing First Date StoryGetting my finger stuck in my blind dates steering wheel was not the best way to make a good impression.
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Cut Your Child's Hair YourselfA mother with many sons learns to give haircuts at home by trial and error. -
Homestead Heritage: A Homeschoolers ParadiseVisit the Homestead Heritage in Elm Mott, Texas and discover a wealth of old fashioned knowledge and crafts. -
Homeschooling the Auditory LearnerThere is a wealth of tools online for homeschooling families to teach their auditory learner. -
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey SoupTurn your leftover Thanksgiving feast into healthy homemade soup. -
Five Ways Being a Mother Has Changed My LifeBeing a mother can change your life in ways you will never imagine.
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Five New Years Resolutions for a Large FamilyThe New Years Resolutions of a mother of a large family.
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Children Say the Funniest ThingsChildren always provide comic relief for families -
Favorite Books for ChildrenA list of good, character building books to read to your children. -
Dealing with MiscarriageExperiences and emotions a woman may have during the loss of a pregnancy.
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How to Feed a Picky EaterA mother of a large family gives advice on feeding children with small appetites. -
When to Tell Your Child They Are AdoptedHow our family decided to tell our three children they were adopted.
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A Reading MotherHow reading to your children will benefit you as well as your child. -
Homeschooling at the MuseumHomeschool veteran of twenty years uses the museum as a learning family outing for her large family.
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Being Shocked at SinAuthor talks about regaining purity and holiness in our lives.
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Psalm 37:1 Do Not FretAuthor gives her explaination of Psalm 37
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Unclean Food: Romans 14What does the Bible say about unclean meat in the New Testament?
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Your Baby's First BathThe mother of a large family tells how to give your newborn their very first bath.
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Bible Study: Ephsians 5:8What does the Bible mean when it says to live as children of the light?
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Large Families: Still a BlessingA mother of ten reflects on the blessings of a large family when troubles come.
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Parenting Past MenopauseAn older mother gives hints on caring for yourself as you raise children on into your fifties.
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Where to Find Modest Clothes for Your DaughterA mother of many children tells where to find pretty, modest clothes for yourself and your children online. -
The Encylopedia of Country Living: Book ReviewAuthor tells how this book taught her all the things she needed to know to live the country life. -
Homeschool with ConfidenceA homeschooling mother who has taught her ten children for twenty years encourages other mothers who are just starting out. -
How to Create a Relaxed Environment for HomeschoolingHomeschooling doesn't have to be a tedious, boring task that takes up most of your day. A twenty-year veteran gives her advice. -
Grow Your Own Peppermint Tea and SteviaPeppermint is good for many things. The tea has been proven to sooth an upset stomach. It helps with digestive problems. -
How Diet Can Help Stop BedwettingA mother of ten tells how changing her household's diet helped cure many things, including bedwetting.
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Using Diet for Better Behavior in ChildrenA mother describes how diet helped her child overcome behavior problems. -
Home School Book Review: the Book of VirtuesA home schooling mother of over twenty years reviews on of her favorite character building books.
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Book Review: Home Economics for Home SchoolersA home schooling mother of twenty years gives a review of a home school curriculum
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Foster Parenting: When Accusations ComeA foster mother describes being investigated because of allegations by the parents of the child she is caring for.
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Make Being a Stay at Home Mother an ArtA wife of 37 years and homeschooling mommy of ten children tells how to be a productive stay at home wife and mother. -
Healthy, Homemade Chicken Soup RecipeMother of a large family gives her healthy chicken soup recipe -
Fresh, Homemade SmoothiesMother of a large family gives her favorite smoothie recipe
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Healthy Breakfast for ChildrenA mother of ten gives advice on feeding your child a healthy breakfast to help his day go better.
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Natural Head Lice Prevention for ChildrenA mother of a large family and foster mother of more than fifty children tells how to prevent catching head lice with natural remedies.
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Adoptive Moms Letter to Birth MomA adoptive mom writes a letter to her sons birth mother.
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Making Bread with a Bread MachineThe mother of a large family tells how she makes home made bread each day using her bread machine.
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How to Treat Head LiceA foster mother tell how to remove lice from a child's hair without poisonous shampoos
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Healthy Eating for ToddlersA mother of a large family learns how she feeds her family affects how they act. -
When Love Takes You InA foster/adoptive mother tells how to let go, and take in -
Tooth Ache RemediesSimple home remedies can relieve your tooth ache until you see the dentist. -
What is a Quiverfull FamilyAuthor tells what it is like to be open to a large family, if that's what the Lord chooses. -
Spiritual BattlesAuthor talks about impressions, and the forces of good and evil
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Recipe: Frozen BananasAuthor tells how to make quick and easy desserts out of frozen bananas
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Good Nonfiction Books for Your ChildrenHomeschooling mother of ten lists her favorite nonfiction books for children -
Should You Teach Your Children to Believe in Santa?author tells how she came to believe that telling our children the Santa myth was not a good thing!
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Decorating a Bedroom for Your Adopted ChildAn adoptive mother tells how she made a special space for her adopted children. -
Attachment ParentingMother of ten discusses the attachment parenting philosophy -
Improving Our Health as Older MothersSimple steps an older mother of a large family took to improve her heath -
What to Feed Unexpected CompanyAuthor tells what to stock in your pantry to feed unexpected company.
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Healthy Fall Chili RecipeAuthor and mother of ten gives her family's favorite chili recipe
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Homemade Apple Crisp RecipeHow to make delicious apple crisp at home.
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Use Your Bread Machine to Make Homemade PizzaHow to make delicious homemade pizza using your bread machine for the crust
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Letting Your Child Keep Their 'Lovey'A mother of a large family gives her opinion on why you should let your child continue to carry their favorite object. -
How to Make an Easy LasaganaMaking lasagna doesn't have to be a difficult, time consuming thing.
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Parenting an Older Adopted ChildAuthor gives her experiences in raising her older adopted daughter.
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A List of Stress Relieving HerbsThis article describes several herbal supplements the author has tried herself to relieve stress and anxiety
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How to Apply for Foster CareThis article tells about the process of applying for and becoming a foster parent.
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A Little Brother Follows MeA mother talks about imitation
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Home Remedies for Diaper RashesA mother of ten children tells how she has learned to cure diaper rashes over the years. -
Reasons to Be a No TV FamilyAuthor tells about the process and reasons her family gave up television.
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The Emotions and Impressions of a Foster MotherA foster/adoptive mother tells what it's like to be a foster parent.
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Adopting a Drug Exposed Infantauthor tells about her experience adopting two children exposed to heroin in the womb -
Temporary Motherhood: a Foster Mother's PerspectiveA foster mother tells the story of a special little girl -
How to Make a Nap MatThis article gives two simple ideas to make a homemade nap mat for your child.
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Toddler LeashesA biological, adoptive and foster mother tells what caused her to decide to use a toddler leash. -
Save Money With A Old Clothes LineA mother of ten children learns once again why a clothes line is a good idea. -
Green Tea RecipesHow to make green tea taste less bitter.
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Answering Comments as a Foster/Adoptive ParentA foster/adopt mother gives advice on things to say to parents who have adopted from the state foster care system. -
Foster/Adoption Book Review: Families Change by Julie NelsonThis book explains how a family can change during hard scary times, and reassures the child why this happens, and that it isn't their fault.
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Book Review: Mommy Diagnostics by Shonda ParkerThis book guides the reader in finding natural (green) remedies for health and illness.
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Homeschool Curriculum Review: Training Our Daughters to Be Keepers at HomeThis large textbook teaches a young girl all the skills she needs to be a homemaker.
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Top Ten Children's BooksA homeschooling mother of ten lists her favorite children's books.
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Top Ten Parenting BooksThe author names her ten favorite books on child rearing.
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Book Review: Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-CourterThe story of a young girls life in the foster care system, and her adoption in her teens
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Family Day: Celebrating Ethan's Adoption Day by Christine MitchellA book for children that tells the story of an older child's adoption from foster care.
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Book Review: One Small Boat by Kathy HarrisonThis book is about the love of a foster mother for her foster child, and how she let her go.
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Book Review: There is No Me Without You by Melissa Fay GreeneThe amazing story of a woman in the height of the Aids Crisis in Africa.
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Book Review: Another Place at the Table by Kathy HarrisonThis books details the life of a foster/adoptive home. -
Book Review: The Duggars: 20 and Counting!A review on the book written by one of America's most fascinating families.
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Welcoming Your First Foster Child into Your HomeA seasoned foster mother talks about life with foster children. -
Summertime Detox DietDetox your body with fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, and lots of exercise. -
Home Made Insecticide IdeasAuthor gives some homemade recipes she has used herself with good success to rid her home of bugs. -
Composting with WormsHow to grow your own compost. -
Long Hair Styles on Little GirlsThis article gives a few hassle free hair styles to keep a little girls hair neat and out of her face. -
Getting Enough Sleep as a New ParentMother of ten children gives hints on how to have a new baby, and get enough rest, too. -
Instilling Modesty in Little GirlsAuthor tells how to teach your daughter to be modest in a dresses only family. -
Homeschool Review: The Robinson CurriculumThis article is a review of a homeschooling curriculum designed to teach your children to teach themselves, and get a superior education. -
Homeschool Book Review: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy LessonsAn 18 year homeschooling veteren, mother of ten children, reviews her favorite text book.
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Cutting Costs During the RecessionThe author shares way she cuts costs in her large family.
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Thoughts of a Biological, Foster and Adoptive MotherA biological, adoptive and foster mother reflects on how all three roles work together
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Can You Love as Much? Adopted Vs. Biological ChildrenAuthor describes her love for her adopted and biological children -
No More Baby FoodMother of ten tells how she decided not to buy expensive jars of baby food anymore -
Homemade Wrapping PaperThis article tells how to make homemade wrapping paper that will wow your friends.
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Putting on the Prayer CoveringAuthor describes how she came to obey the teaching of the prayer covering -
CASA and the PlayhouseTwo foster children receive the gift of a playhouse from CASA and a generous lady -
Make an Easy Modest SkirtAuthor tells how to make a skirt in under an hour -
Teach Your Child to Love WritingA homeschool mother for 18 years tells how she taught her children to love to write. -
A Good TreeA mother of many children reexamines her priorities. -
Beautiful RoseAuthor learns to see the beauty in a very different person -
Natural Flea Control for Your PetsThis article describes how to keep fleas off your pets with natural remedies. -
Teaching Your Child to Love Reading: Good Books to Read to ChildrenYou can teach your child to love reading by picking the right books and the right settings.
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Pot Luck Crockpot Recipe - Burrito CasseroleThis is a very easy recipe for a church fellowship meal -
Cloth Diapering Your BabyBoth clothe and disposable diapers have good points.
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A Home Birth Story: When Things Go WrongA mother of ten tells the story of her homebirth with her sixth child, and the complications that arose and were overcome.
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Frugal LivingHow to save money while raising a large family.
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Herb Gardening on Your Small FarmHow to grow herbs, from start to finish. -
Raising Strong SonsA mother of six sons gives tips on how to raise a good man. -
Welcome Home, Forever Child: Review of an Adoption Book for ChildrenThis book assures the child that although the adoptive parents missed many first in adopting an older child, they will be there for all the rest.
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Books for the Foster/Adoptive ParentBooks to help the foster or adoptive parent educate themselves. -
Long Hair CareTips on caring for really long, uncut hair.
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Melaleuca ProductsThis article reviews some of the different products Melaleuca sells.
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Green Tea Benefits for the Older WomanDrinking large amounts of Green Tea can improve your health and your energy.
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The Raw Food Detox Diet: A ReviewThis article gives an overview of the Raw Food Detox Diet by Natalia Rose.
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Comments Regarding Large FamiliesTips on how to give a soft answer to rude comments about your large family -
Large Families: Blessing or Curse?A quiverfull mother of ten explains the reasons behind having a large family.
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Helping Your Children Get AlongA mother of ten explains how she defuses angry tempers in her children.
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Raising Pure DaughtersScriptural help for raising godly daughters. -
Foster Parent vs. Biological Parent RelationshipsGetting along with the biological parents of your foster child can be a challenge, but is well worth the effort.
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Teaching Your Child from BirthTips on how to make your home a learning environment. -
Home Organization for the Large (or Small) FamilyMake organizing your house part of your homemaking skills. -
Decorating Your Sons RoomThis article will give you tips as to how to decorate your son's bedroom.
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Decorating Ideas for Your Daughters RoomThis article contains unique decorating ideas that will make your daughter's room unique. -
Giving Birth After the Age of FortyHaving a baby after 40 can be a wonderful experience with just a little forthought.
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Attachment Disorders in Foster CareHow to help a baby attach to you as his foster/adoptive placement. -
Loss and Gain: The Musings of a Foster MotherA foster mother remembers a former foster child as she prepares to adopt a new one.
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Laundry Tips for a Large FamilyTips for handling the large task of washing clothes for a large family. -
Meal Planning for the Large FamilyTips for the large family on how to make a master grocery list and stock your pantry. -
Homemade SoupsGood-for-you soup recipes for your family. -
Parenting the Foster ChildTips on how to parent a child through the state foster care system
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My Experience with Going GreenThings I have learned about using natural products
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Time Management for Large FamiliesTips on managing a large family without losing your mind!
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Homeschooling a Large FamilyHow to homeschool your family effectivly -
A Virtuous WomanA Bible view of what a woman should be like -
How to Raise a Milk Cow on Your Small FarmHow to raise and milk a cow on your farm for your family and for profit. -
Raising Godly ChildrenMother of 10 gives tips on raising up a child in the way he should go.
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Staying a Stay at Home MomTips on how to find fulfillment staying at home with your children -
Purity in Our SpeechThe Bible tells us that purity in our speech is a very important part of our Christian walk.
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Raising Chickens on the Small FarmHow to raise chickens from start to finish on your small farm
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10 Ways to Include More Fruit in Your Diethave more energy and a skinnier body by adding fruit.
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Due DateA mother anticipates the arrival of her child.
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Crock Pot MealsHow to use your crock pot for simple, easy mealtimes
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Adopting an Older Child Through the StateWhat it's like to adopt an older child -
Adopting a Child Through the State Foster Care SystemThis article describes the process of becoming a foster/ adoptive home
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A MiracleThree year old Luke falls off a wall at a church service. His terrified mother and many friends pray as he is taken to the hospital, and Luke is better before they arrive.
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Soap Making for Your FamilyLearn to make soap for healthy benefits -
Peace in the StormA little girl smiles in the midst of a tornado carrying storm, as her mother takes a picture -
Being an Older ParentAn older mom talks about her large family, and having babies in her 50's -
On Being a Foster ParentScriptural reasons for taking in needy children -
Grandsons and Frogs: A Story of Flying FrogsThis is a story about a little boy showing a sleeping grandma his frog.
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Feelings of an Adoptee: Angel-Leah's GriefApril 13, 2006, was a big day at our house. We finalized the adoption of our much-loved son, Luke. I don't know that there have been many days in my life as happy as that one. But it ended on a sad note.
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Loving Our Little Foster Daughter, MiMiA foster mother learns to deal with her foster daughters problems, and finds love in the meantime. -
Rich MullinsMy favorite Christian musical artist is Rich Mullins
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The Lord's RewardA mother reminises on having her children
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Funny SocksA group of emails friends comfort a foster mother in the lost of her foster daughter with funny socks. -
The Day I had to Give My Foster Baby AwayThe story of a foster mothers love of a little girl, and the time of having to give her back to her biological family.