doesn’t every girl….
Need a best friend? This is hers. Her constant companion. Her lap buddy. Her best friend. How Haven loves Cody! The Father knew that she would need this little dog. They are inseparable. And very...
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People ask us all the time. Do we wonder? Do we think? Is there a chance? That this sweet, beautiful girl…. Will ever? Is there even a possibility? I’ll share my heart and my thoughts about my...
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If you are new to my blog and have never read Haven’s story, you can read it here, here, and here. We adopted Haven in 2008 after a disrupted adoption. Haven is ten and is completely non-verbal....
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“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting...
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One of the questions I get asked the most is, “How is Haven doing? Is she speaking yet? Is she growing and developing?” I know, there really is just something so special about Haven. You don’t even...
View Articleembracing new adventures and changes
I know, I know. A Haven update is very long overdue here. I am so grateful to all of you who reach out periodically to ask me how our sweet girl is doing. I really appreciate it. Haven has been home...
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Happy 14th birthday, my beautiful young lady. What a precious gift you are to us! Love you with all our hearts, sweet Haven.
View Articlemy beautiful young lady
Learning. Growing up. Getting braver. Challenging herself. More willing. Finding her confidence. TRYING new things. Happily. Slow and steady.
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My sweet Haven. Tender and emotionally fragile. Learning and growing every day. Still loving school. Gaining confidence. More willing to explore new things. Lover of food. ALL food. Laughs at the...
View Articlebeauty always rises
Sitting in her best spot. Loving on her best buddy. What a privilege it is to watch their relationship blossom! Father knew best. Beauty always rises.
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