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Steven Curtis Chapman “When Love Takes You In”: Simple Gift Sunday

Steven Curtis Chapman “When Love Takes You In”: Simple Gift Sunday

By Marty Walden · 27 Comments

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love these pictures. They take me to my knees with gratitude for the gift and responsibility we were given when God called us to adoption. From a place of emptiness and loss, through the work of loving a wounded child and nurturing them back to wholeness, God has redeemed and… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, music, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday

Laura Story “Blessings”: Simple Gift Sunday

Laura Story “Blessings”: Simple Gift Sunday

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

I have to admit that I was rushed getting this post, Laura Story “Blessings” together.  I was even debating not sharing a Simple Gift Sunday post this weekend, but God reminded me of this song and my heart filled with such incredible gratitude. I found out I’d be filling in for our pastor’s wife (at least part of the time)… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, music, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday

Tenth Avenue North “Worn”: Simple Gift Sunday

Tenth Avenue North “Worn”: Simple Gift Sunday

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

I started Marty’s Musings as a way of sharing our adoption story and connecting with other moms who were experiencing heartache in impossible situations. Over the last almost six years of sharing my heart with my readers I have written about my sisters death at the young age of 53;  the struggles we faced with our oldest adopted daughter ;  the… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, Grief, music, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday

Lessons Learned in a Corn Maze

Lessons Learned in a Corn Maze

By Marty Walden · 34 Comments

What do you do when you want to find a fun activity for your family? You buy a Groupon, of course! I purchased a buy one get one free groupon for the local corn maze in our area. Thinking I was being smart, I bought two deals which gave me four tickets.  That was for us and our younger two…. Read More

Filed Under: adoption, family, family traditions, homeschooling, parenting adult children, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Uncategorized

Life Changing Words for Adoptive and Foster Moms

Life Changing Words for Adoptive and Foster Moms

By Marty Walden · 29 Comments

  I received a surprise email from someone who found my blog through one of the DIY/Crafty blogs I link up with each week. It was from an adult adoptee/former foster child. My heart immediately started beating faster and my thoughts raced.   Imagine my surprise when the letter below came to my email address. I can only warn you to… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, family, foster care, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder Tagged With: adoption, attachment disorder, Family, foster care, RAD

Five Minute Friday: Stretch

Five Minute Friday: Stretch

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun…. Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, Five Minute Friday, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

The Truth Behind Homeschooling

The Truth Behind Homeschooling

By Marty Walden · 51 Comments

I am probably not your typical homeschooler. When I first began 18 years ago I was way more structured and rigid. I even got my daughter a little school desk for her to sit in. (And apparently, according to my husband, I made her call me Mrs. Walden. Neither she nor I remember that, thank goodness!) The desk lasted all… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, education, homeschooling, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

52 Lists in 52 Weeks #29

52 Lists in 52 Weeks #29

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

List #29: Blog Memories This blog of mine has evolved quite a bit from its early days in 2008. Here’s a list of posts that give insight into my crazy life! I’d love if you’d join me for a trip down memory lane! Very first blog post. I had no idea what I was getting into! Chick-Fil-A Cow Day #1…. Read More

Filed Under: 52 lists in 52 weeks, blog, faith, frugal living, homeschooling, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Camp and God’s Chisel

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

I haven’t talked much about how my youngest two did at camp for a week. S went to the girls camp and M the boys camp, both Christian, mission oriented camps. Their experiences were radically different. S got in the car after I picked her up and was chatty and keyed up, totally normal teenager stuff. But within the first… Read More

Filed Under: RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

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