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A Community That Gives: Celebrating the Generosity That Keeps Us Going
Over the last few months, we have been so blessed by our community—through donations, volunteer work, and the incredible generosity of so many people. I never imagined we would come this far, and I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the amazing sacrifices made by those you may or may not know.…
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A Beacon on a Hill
Finding light in the dark times From October 2022 to July 2023, I found myself on a unique journey, diving into the world of hotshot trucking. The idea seemed promising: using a pickup with a flatbed trailer to deliver goods directly from point A to point B without the delays of consolidation. It promised efficiency…
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Learning to Parent Through My Own Struggles
One of the hardest things I’ve had to work through as a parent is understanding why I am the way I am. I can be short-tempered. I struggle with self-loathing and self-destructive tendencies. There have been times when I’ve felt like the lowest man on the totem pole. And as a dad, a lot of…
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Navigating Life with One Tween in the House
After years of fostering full-time, we’ve gone from a house full of kids to just one—our 11-year-old daughter, Abi. Now, we’re navigating the transition from parenting a big family to focusing on one child. How do we make our time with her meaningful without making her feel like a third wheel? Join the conversation and…
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Embracing Our Calling: A New Perspective on Fundraising and Outreach
We are all in on Kids Cove. My wife is working full-time to help fund the vision, which leaves me to focus on writing blogs, sharing on social media, and so on. Oh yea and care for kids as a full time at home dad. The biggest task I have right now is fundraising, which…
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Truth Be Told
We have a song in our home that has become a staple in our daily music listening. Matthew West – Truth Be Told I say, “I’m fine, yeah, I’m fine, oh, I’m fine, hey, I’m fine”, but I’m notI’m brokenAnd when it’s out of control I say, “It’s under control”, but it’s notAnd you know…
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Emotions are Illogical
Finding a balance in emotional expression is crucial. Proverbs 17:27-28 says, “A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.”
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Teen Drama: Was It This Intense When We Were Kids?
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, we didn’t have cell phones or social media. Drama was face-to-face or happened at the mall.
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Reflections on Fostering: Its Ok Not to be Ok
As we continue on our fostering journey, there are moments when I find myself grappling with deep emotions. Some days, I’m haunted by past experiences—replaying situations, reflecting on how we cared for a child, and agonizing over the decisions we had to make, especially those times when we had to say goodbye to a child.…
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Choosing Love: When Letting Go Becomes the Ultimate Act of Love
In life, we’re often faced with the toughest decisions, especially when it comes to love. Sometimes, loving someone means letting go, even when every fiber of our being wants to hold on tight. In those moments, we’re reminded that love isn’t just about holding someone close; it’s also about giving them the space to grow,…
Chronicles of a at Home Dad 