Linda Hansen's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneLinda An Adoptive Mother's Letter to Her Daughter: Part 2-Scar Tissue - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 07:28 PM God gave you a lot of strength, Anna. Apparently he knew you would need it, and you have. Just raising children requires stamina but going through what you have with Sean and now Makala, is above and beyond normal parenting. We just never know what life is going to deal us and our children. Artcraft The Last Final Visit - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 07:21 PM It is sad to witness someone who has given up on life and all the joys of having children. I feel terribly sorry for Lola. She made all the wrong choices. Artcraft Is Buying in Bulk Bad for Your Budget? - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 03:24 PM We HAVE to buy in bulk whenever possible. With 2 growing boys, pets and only one income, its only logical. I comparison shop and if the bulk price is no less than grocery store, I will purchase at the grocery store when its on sale. I buy 20# each, of flour and sugar, and 10# of rice at a time. I bake a lot and it saves a tremendous amt of money to buy larger quantities. Meat prices are cheaper in bulk, so I buy and freeze in large quantities. I save money on cost per lb. and gas for several trips to the grocery store by buying in bulk. I don't think our consumption rate is any different than if I just bought groceries at the store. We have structured eating habits so nobody snacks all day long. Artcraft An Adoptive Mother's Letter to Her Daughter: Part 3-Rumors and Crutches - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 03:14 PM Your story is so heartwrenching and interesting Anna. I can't wait to read it tomorrow. Excellent comparisons between Sean and Makala. Artcraft Diary of an Overweight Mom: Progress! - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 04:48 AM Congratulations Cathy, 10 lbs. is a great start! I am following this blog topic. I figure if you can do it, I can do it! Artcraft The Human Garbage Disposal - Blog Entry10 Jan 2007 04:13 AM I love to cook, my family loves to eat. The boys' favorite food....carbs. Lots of pasta, rice, potatoes, sweets, breads- you name it...if its loaded with carbs, they love it. Since they have been here, our diet has drastically changed, so has our waistline. The boys are healthy and lean. Paul and I are thick and miserable. Our bodies just can't process all those carbs like the kids can. Will be following your blogs on weight control. I can use all the help I can get, MJ. Artcraft The One Thing That No One Wants to Talk About - Blog Entry09 Jan 2007 09:08 PM You sure caught my attention on this one, Ed. It really is the work of God that kept your children safe under those circumstances, thank you Lord. He is so merciful. Artcraft The Voice of A Hurting Child - Blog Entry09 Jan 2007 06:43 PM Anna, those are very heavy thoughts for such a little girl. I noticed she mentioned love, so its in there after all. First steps are important and she's finally talking, really talking about what she's thinking. I believe this is a tremendous step forward. Artcraft Learning from Bobby Powell - Blog Entry09 Jan 2007 12:03 PM Those special memories are hard to forget. I can still remember exactly what Bobby looked like, he was a great kid and he was my friend. Art What is Transition Planning? - Blog Entry09 Jan 2007 10:55 AM Kristyn, I remember the day after we got the boys, I enrolled them in school. Randy was so nervous, he broke out in a rash on his chest. I felt so sorry for him and tried to make him feel comfortable as we sat there waiting to get him enrolled. He made friends fast and loved his school. Last yr. he started high school, he was a little nervous, but it was a good thing. He was excited, big difference! These milestones are life memories, its important to make them an event. Good article. Artcraft 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 |
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