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 | 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...
by Amy Beeman | Aug 9, 2017 | Family
“Mom, I need a bandaid,” Sam says as he walks towards me with a scraped and bleeding finger. It’s his third or fourth injury since we arrived at our campsite the day before. “Oh buddy… you used our only bandaid yesterday on your knee when...
by Amy Beeman | May 13, 2017 | Family
It’s inevitable: you’re gonna f*ck up. It’s going to happen. You’re going to make mistakes in life, in your career, in relationships and, most definitely, in motherhood. Oh motherhood: yeah, in that category you’re gonna f*ck up real...
