Pam Connell's comments

Combatting Stereotypes in Children, Part Two - Blog Entry

27 Nov 2009 11:03 PM

Thanks for sharing this with our readers! I feel so much luckier than adoptive parents in previous generations in that these resources are available and the internet helps us know about them.

Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption - Blog Entry

24 Oct 2009 11:07 PM

Thanks for sharing this experience.

When I hurt my wrist a relative was helping me fill out some forms for my daughter. When we came to the blank "relationship to patient" he asked me if I had to write "adoptive mother" or if it was really all right to just write "mother"!

Confessions of a Foodie Mom: Food as Atmosphere? - Blog Entry

23 Oct 2009 12:41 AM

Thanks for your encouragement Sunny and thanks for writing!

Methamphetamine Exposure in Babies - Blog Entry

22 Oct 2009 07:47 PM

AL--it's so good to hear of the hopeful things happening for you and your family. Thanks for the update!

Confessions of a Foodie Mom, Week Three - Blog Entry

16 Sep 2009 04:40 PM

Thanks so much for your feedback and ideas, LoseBelly! It helps to know people who've succeeded!

We have some food allergies that rule out almonds, unfortunately, but I've been trying to add more fiber--and I do like oatmeal, so I'll remember the tip about the cinnamon.

I'd love to hear more of your story sometime!

Adopting When You Already Have Children: Birth Order and Spacing - Blog Entry

29 Aug 2009 01:10 PM

It just occurred to me that my above comment about two other bloggers adopting sibling groups is rather funny because my daughters are also half-siblings, although I did not adopt them at one time--the agency called us when they found an infant half-sister who is three years younger than my first daughter.

Adopting When You Already Have Children: Birth Order and Spacing - Blog Entry

29 Aug 2009 01:08 PM

I think you are right that gender can increase or decrease competition--we were open to adopting girls who were only 1 year younger than our son, but really wanted same-gender children to be about 2.5 years apart.

Good luck on your adoption plans--please keep us posted!

PS you might enjoy some of the older blogs in this category, as two of our former adoption bloggers adopted sibling groups.

Overcoming Weight Loss Obstacles - Blog Entry

22 Aug 2009 10:42 PM

Mary Ann--I know what it's like to be sidelined with injuries--but isn't wonderful that you're now at a place where you are "itching" to get back to exercise! Your body is getting trained!

My Weight Loss Journey - Blog Entry

22 Aug 2009 10:38 PM

Mary Ann--I LOVE your analogy about treating our bodies like a guilty parent--just to get through the day but not training ourselves to discipline for the long-term. I look forward to reading your posts--and sharing my own!

Mel Gibson: The Truth Shall Set You Free - Blog Entry

19 Jun 2009 08:05 PM

As a lifelong Catholic and parish lay minister (Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry at a Catholic university), I've never heard anything like the notion that God gives material goods in this life to those he knows won't be with him in the afterlife.

It may be that some Catholics (a few out of millions) hold that theory, but that's not the same as saying "Catholics believe" as if it were a church teaching.

In fact, we are taught that God never despairs of any of his children--as long as we live, everyone has the chance to sincerely repent and be forgiven.

I'm not sure how much God has to do with the distribution of wealth in this world, but I definitely don't think he gives it as a kind of consolation prize to the damned. God is a loving parent hoping for our growth and conversion every moment of our lives.