Some stories begin in chaos, but do not end there. These two little girls were born into circumstances shaped by generations of instability—marked by substance abuse, domestic violence, disrupted education, and loss...
Read MoreThere are many reasons I love Christmas time, but one of the most meaningful is the privilege of participating in final adoption hearings. Adoption Day is unlike any other...
Read MoreFor many years now I have routinely hiked the rolling hill terrain in majestic Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. In route up the grassy knoll, you can see in the distance, a singular...
Read MoreI love the mountains! Because of this known love, a dear friend gave me a piece of wall art that says: "If you don't climb the mountains, you can't see the view". How simple, and true....
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