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When the Feeling Is Missingposted on September 1, 2019 This blog post was originally published as a guest blog post on WACAP Now Blog. Those who choose older child adoption face many distinct challenges. Many of the challenges are openly discussed as parents seek out advice and wisdom in how… Read More |
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Back to School Resourcesposted on August 13, 2019 Securely attached children tend to approach uncertainty with interest and curiosity. For maltreated children, however, uncertainty overwhelms, frightens, and freezes them in their track. Since the learning process is, by definition, about not knowing something, we should not be surprised… Read More |
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An Adoptive Mommy’s Purseposted on August 1, 2019 I met my sons for the first time 10 years ago. Even after so many years, the anxiety I felt in that moment is palpable. Sweaty palms. Upset stomach. The intense urge to flight somewhere in the complete opposite direction.… Read More |
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2019 Tapestry Conference “Abounding Love”posted on June 12, 2019 The 2019 Tapestry Conference will be held October 18-19 at Irving Bible Church. The 13th Annual Tapestry Conference ‘Abounding Love’ will remind you of the abounding, never give up, always enough love that God shows each of us. We will… Read More |
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Love Like Crazyposted on May 13, 2019 Sometimes people look at our families, built through adoption, foster care, and kinship placements, and wonder why we would choose this path for our family. Our guest blogger, Chantel, shares with us the new path her family is on and… Read More |
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Maybeposted on November 19, 2018 I am really looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I love the way it smells, the weather is usually perfect and there’s football to watch. Maybe I’ve idealized the whole thing, but the… Read More |
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From Pep Rally to Realityposted on October 22, 2018 I love going to conferences! Adoption and foster care, home school, women of God, marriage, to name a few. I love spending time learning from experts in the field. I love hearing stories from those who have failed and those… Read More |
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When Two Worlds Collideposted on October 7, 2018 When I was a child, I wanted to be an airline pilot. I thought it would be the most romantic way to spend my days floating amongst the clouds. My dad traveled for work when I was a kid and… Read More |
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4 Reasons to Attend the 2018 Tapestry Conferenceposted on September 28, 2018 This year’s Tapestry Conference will take place in Irving, TX and will feature our keynote speaker Jayne Schooler, author of Wounded Children, Healing Homes. So why should you attend this year’s conference? Community Often times we find ourselves wanting community,… Read More |
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Connect as a Couple at Conference 2018posted on September 22, 2018 Parenting is hard. Parenting kids with a trauma history is even harder. Our days and nights are filled with everything from dirty diapers, homework, and soccer games to therapist appointments, big emotions, and yet another teacher conference to discuss behaviors… Read More |