Category Archives for Letting Go

Worshiping at the altar of the Car Seat

My friends, it comes as no surprise that I would eventually write a post that would make you cringe.  Because I know how many of you are excellent mothers, concerned with your children’s safety and well-being.  And yet, I probably … Continue reading →

24. May 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Bad Mother, Community, Large families, Letting Go, Supermom, Travel | 7 comments

Wouldn’t trade the heartache

Today we received word that our paperwork for Libby was submitted.  What a very, very big day for our adoption. Not hours later, we also learned our worst fears were confirmed: that all efforts for the US Department of State … Continue reading →

18. April 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Bigger Than Me, Letting Go, Therapy | 2 comments

Round-off

When I was in 7th grade, I was eligible to join the gymnastics team.  I have been blessed with incredible flexibility from a young age, and loved to watch Kim Zmeskal kick butt in the Olympics.  I think it was … Continue reading →

06. March 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Faith, Funny, Letting Go, Self Image, When I was a Kid | 1 comment

Where do we go?

Rereading the statement from the governor of Pskov yesterday has been very sobering this morning.  Yesterday I was sad.  And today I’m wondering what life will look like without an end to the constant longing for our son.  To love … Continue reading →

21. February 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Letting Go | 9 comments

I am a liar.

**Our little boy in Russ*a has long been a part of our hearts and we stopped calling him Thadius months ago. We think it’s time to share his big boy Big Little Days nickname. From now on, our little Thadius … Continue reading →

12. February 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Bigger Than Me, Community, Letting Go, Patience Daniel Son | Leave a comment

Funds for a New ROOF

As you may have read on Tuesday, Andy and I have committed to use our weekly savings for Thadius’ adoption to help others, to turn the Russian adoption ban into a blessing for other families and for children left behind … Continue reading →

10. January 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Bigger Than Me, Community, Down Syndrome, Letting Go, Money | Leave a comment

The Best Year of My Life.

*UPDATED 1/10/2013, sentences marked with stars* As Cal reminded me yesterday morning, today I turn XXXII.  I was about to explain that this is more of a way to count superbowls than people’s ages, but decided to let this infraction … Continue reading →

08. January 2013 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Big Little Changes, Bigger Than Me, Community, Kids say the darndest things, Letting Go | 10 comments

Beginning of the News

Today we had the opportunity to tell the story of our adoption to Siobhan Riley of ABC 12, Flint.  I had always secretly hoped to be able to tell our story to the local community, holding our sweet Thadius in … Continue reading →

27. December 2012 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Down Syndrome, Letting Go | 4 comments

In defense of Santa Claus

Don’t forget to stop by my Gingerbread Giveaway for Thadius!  Become a part of the BLD fam by winning  the only outside-the-family copy of my secret gingerbread recipe. I love Jesus. Big time. And Christmas is definitely His holiday. We prepare the … Continue reading →

13. December 2012 by Jaime V.
Categories: Letting Go, When I was a Kid | 1 comment

Gingerbread Giveaway

For 9 years, I have worked every December on a single mission.  To create the perfect gingerbread cookie.  Spicy, but not hot on the tongue.  Dense, but not crunchy.  Soft, but crisp on the edges.  Subtly sweet, without bitterness.  The … Continue reading →

11. December 2012 by Jaime V.
Categories: Adoption, Letting Go, Money | 6 comments

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