by Amy Beeman | Oct 3, 2019 | Family
Helpless: deprived of strength or power; powerless; incapacitated. Helpless: the only word that fits this situation. Haiti’s citizens are in a state of desperation. They are trying to create a better country for themselves and right now that is resulting in...
by Amy Beeman | Jan 13, 2019 | Family
There really are no words. I’ve tried writing this post four or five times now. I don’t know how to start or what to write. Or how to describe any of it… How do I write about the culture shock of Haiti? How do I write about the sounds and the smells and the...
by Amy Beeman | Oct 22, 2018 | Family
Sooooooo…. we have some news. 😍 As many of you know, Mark and I signed up to adopt from Ethiopia in February 2008. After numerous home study visits with a social worker, endless amounts of paperwork (bank statements, letters of employment, reference letters,...
by Amy Beeman | May 14, 2018 | Family
The ability children have to do a 180 never ceases to amaze me. Smiling to frowning, happy to sad, content to infuriated all in a matter of seconds. One minute the birds are singing, the sun is shining and all is right in the world. The next minute the gates of hell...
by Amy Beeman | Jan 23, 2018 | Family
Sometimes you are able to teach your children things that you know will benefit them in the future. You impart your wisdom onto them. You share your life experiences with them. You teach them things like how to study for an exam, the importance of sunscreen, good...
by Amy Beeman | Nov 28, 2017 | Family
“No no no,” I insist. “We’re not dressed for photos.” After 20 minutes in line (a very reasonable amount of time- thank you Richmond Centre for your reservation system!), we’re finally the next family to meet with the Big Guy. While...
