I'll teach them yearning is good

This morning I attended an Adoption Options seminar at Phoenix Children's Hospital. One adoptive mom who is also an adoptive advocate said something that touched my heart.

She had a yearning to be a mom to a daughter.

She also talked about knowing which child was her daughter - the knowing deep inside her soul.

I yearn.

Yearn is a verb that doesn't get a lot of attention in our world.

I'd like my children to know that yearning for something creates a desire that WILL be fulfilled.

We'll talk about voting & being responsible

My family talked about current events and news when we were growing up. I remember the first election when I was learning about voting and what was involved in electing our president.

I want my children to understand the importance of being involved and making a difference in this country. Our government is FOR the people BY the people.... not a bunch of strangers in a faraway place.

Voting is a responsibility, not a luxury.

There are no coincidences in life

Was just kicking myself for not filing an I-600 form to adopt from Guatemala. If I had, I might be able to start an adoption now even though everything is supposed to be halted.

That kind of thinking isn't going to help me figure out what door is open....

There are no coincidences in life. I believe there's a reason for the people I meet, the decisions I make, the places I visit, etc.

Everything I have done is taking me forward. I have to stay focused on what I want most: to be a wife & a mom