Smiles and Trials
Blog URL http://smilesandtrials.blogspot.com
Located Visalia, California USA
Tags large family, parenting, adoption, international adoption, faith, Christian, Spina Bifida, fetal alcohol syndrome, people
A family blog about raising 12 kids both bio and adopted. Come join their family as Mom Christine honestly shares about her faith, the unexpected joys of raising children with special needs, and the secrets to keeping her marriage strong.
Latest Blog Posts
- Goodbye........ on Nov 20, 2009
Who would have known saying one little word could be so hard? It was and it is....... goodbye Daddy.
- Bless Both Their Hearts on Nov 18, 2009 in Faith family
Thank you for all of your prayers and supportive words about my Dad. It does comfort me to know that so many people are thinking of our family and lifting us up. No one should have to go through something like this alone. There is no real improvem...
- Not Ready To Say Goodbye on Nov 17, 2009
Today had to be one of the hardest days of my life. I'm sure it was for my father, and for the rest of my family as well. Early this morning, I got "the call"--- my worst nightmare had come true. A loved one had a brush with death and was not out of...
- Alex Home Three Months on Nov 16, 2009 in video Jonny Dennis Alex
Alex loves to be outside! He enjoyed being pulled in the wagon! His smile says it all!Dennis is so strong now that he can pull Alex in the wagon.I have a feeling that Alex will be doing the pulling next year.These three boys are best buds. They play...
- Daddy's Little Helper on Nov 15, 2009 in John Dennis
Dennis loves to be outdoors. Especially with his Daddy. He is just a few days away from riding a tricycle..... I think. He wants to make sure he will know how to fix it when it breaks.
- The Next Cake Bosses! on Nov 14, 2009 in family food
A few weeks back, we decided to try our cake decorating skills using colored fondant. We had fun and it tasted fine, but we all agree that we need more practice. Lots of it.Our fondant was on the sticky side and no matter what we tried, we could no...
- Something Has Changed--- What a Blessing on Nov 13, 2009 in bonding adoption thoughts Alex
My heart is singing. Something has changed with my relationship with Alex. And it happened today. Nearly four months after being with him. And my heart is singing. Things have not changed with him specifically-- but more about my own feelings to...
