24
Jul
GO for Adoption Grants
Camie Schuiteman, Family Resources Specialist for MLJ Adoptions, International
Adoptive families, prepared to be encouraged! This is a grea...
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10
Jun
The 3 T’s of Trauma
Camie Schuiteman, Family Resources Specialist for MLJ Adoptions, International
“The nature of trauma is that its effects far outlast ...
27
Mar
The Lucky Few – Finding God’s Best in the Most Unlikely Places – Book Review
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Written by Heather Avis
Zondervan Publishers, 2017
“As parents we can only do what we know while continuing to learn.” If “knowing it all” was a ...6
Mar
Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kinder
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Recently I was reorganizing and discovered a journal with notes I had taken at a conference for adoptive parents. There was no date, no title, no speaker’s name to share, just the following quote:
Regarding...
21
Jan
Journey to the Fatherless – Book Review
Lawrence E. Bergeron states that the purpose for his book, Journey to the Fatherless, is to “help the Church both awaken and prepare her people f...
9
Jan
Book Review: Lillian Thrasher – The Greatest Wonder in Egypt
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Lillian Thrasher – The Greatest ...7
Jan
The ABC’s of Preparing Our Children for Temporary Separation
Whether for pleasure, business, or some urgent necessity, there are times you may need to travel while your child remains at home or with an alternate caregiver. Your absence could lead to stress in the heart of your ...
2
Oct
So You’re Traveling to Ukraine? Don’t Forget These Important Items!
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We have completed the first round of documents, court appointments,...
It's often said that financing is the b...21
Dec
Expedition to Ukraine- Helpful Tips
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Given my role as MLJ's Financial Resources Coordinator, ...
Croissants, crois...
13
Nov
11 Tips to Write an Effective Adoption Fundraising Letter
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International adoption requires the s...
Having just written ...
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Jun
Friend and Family Donors Can Receive Tax Deduction
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What an encouragement when generous family and friends want to join you on your adoption journey! However, you need to have a plan regarding the acceptance of donations. If your donors are not concerned with a tax ben...
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15
Apr
My Congo Experience As An Escort
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I recently returned from a fabulous trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is different than any place I have ever experienced. Having been to
5
Mar
Adoption as a Ministry
“To minister” as defined by Noah Webster is “to attend and serve, to give things needful, to supply the means of relief, and to relieve.” I was once warned by a well-meaning advisor not ...
30
Mar
The Sea Chest: book review
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Hastily, I grabbed The Sea Chest (written by Toni Buzzeo and illustr...