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Tag: adoption

Something Beautiful

Posted on February 4, 2012February 6, 2012 by dcaldwell23

Last May I was in Orlando, Florida as a part of my job (sponsoring 60+ high school seniors, tough job, but somebody has to do it). One afternoon I took some time off and met two wonderful ladies. They were once “just kids” in the church youth group (circa 1985). I was the youth pastor. Tisha…

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A Father-Son Moment on an Ethiopian Balcony

Posted on April 12, 2011April 12, 2011 by Guests and Former Contributors

…and as Silas’ little heart softly pattered against my chest, I felt the heartspace between my rib cages suddenly expanding, growing, and crackling as I realized what Tafesse had pronounced in the car…

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Fostering or Adopting Parent

Posted on April 7, 2011January 10, 2023 by Red Dirt Kelly

The process of thinking about, seriously considering, then finally embracing the decision to adopt or foster a child is big.  Really big.  You might be getting opinions or advice from many different directions. In Oklahoma, you could have a number of opportunities to consider this question for yourself; we have a great many children waiting…

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From a White-Skinned Father to a Black-Skinned Son

Posted on August 24, 2010November 21, 2010 by Guests and Former Contributors

“One day, though, Silas will want to talk about other things. Like the color of his skin. And my skin. And his mother’s skin. And pictures and events and people and dates he finds in his history textbook.”…

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