Adoption
Every few weeks or so, there seems to be a new story in the news or online that discusses the utter misery of any adoptees. We are apparently a miserable and confused bunch. (In the interest of honesty here, I am myself an adoptee.)
An Angel on Earth
The Children’s Mercy neo-natal care wing has everything you would normally have in many hospitals, the cries of premature infants however are soothed by something all the technological advances and money can’t give or provide- love and a tender embrace by volunteer Grandma Lois. Grandma Lois volunteers at Children’s Mercy’s comforting premature infants, some of [...]
Mother’s Day Handmade Gifting Tips
What really counts on Mother’s Day? Flowers? Expensive jewelry? What does mom really want though? A bunch of flowers, or the companionship of her children. My mom recounts many of the gifts my brother and I made for her when we were children as her favorite gifts. Never does she so much as mention anything [...]
Communication: TXT for Closeness?
Today parents are more hands on than our predecessors, and maybe not all surprisingly kids are closer to their parents than ever. Today’s parents spend a lot more time with their kids, with the internet, cell phones, and a bunch of other gizmos that allow mom and dad to take their work with them.
Madonna’s Adoption Bid Sparks Debate (Again)
Madonna’s bid to adopt little one Mercy James has been rejected, and the star is said to be appealing in Malawi’s Supreme Court. The singer and her children are said to be be understandably devastated by the decision. Also devastated is the child herself, Mercy after spending time with the famous family. Mercy’s (alleged) father [...]
