It was the day I had been dreading for 18 and a half years. College drop-off day. All summer, we had prepared for this moment. We made Target runs. We bought sheets, cleaning supplies, organizing containers and even a toilet plunger. We had long discussions about the dangers and fun times ahead in college. We had special suppers and vacations, and we let our son spread … [Read more...]
Parenting Prayers Answered Through Selfless Gift of Adoption
In the past two months, my husband and I have sat in the bleachers for nine football games and eight volleyball games. We almost had heart attacks running up hills at a southwest Nebraska golf course in 100 degree heat (you know the one I’m talking about!) to see the start of our son’s cross country meet. When we are not at sporting events, our evenings are filled with … [Read more...]