Time spent with cats is never wasted. Sigmund Freud I think Knight’s complaining. Ever since Kaitlyn came along, attention has shifted to her, and Knight seemed content at first to be left alone. When Kaitlyn cried as a baby, Knight just looked on with curiosity, and nothing more. When she started crawling around the house,… Continue reading You Had Me At Meow
Tag: babies
First Words
Nope, it’s not Mama A baby’s first word is always thrilling for any parent. All the more so if the first word is ‘Dada’ or ‘Mama’. I remember Joshua’s first word. It was ‘Mama’ and I was super excited when he meaningfully called out to me, “Mama!”. It gradually became 'Mommy', and still is today.… Continue reading First Words
A Furry Friend
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.Anatole France #thepersianknight Those who know me well will tell you I love cats. I’ve had 5 cats in my life so far, with the latest one being Knight (a furry grey/black Persian). That doesn’t mean I don’t like dogs… I love them… Continue reading A Furry Friend
My Adoption Journey (4)
PART 4 Making it legal So now, it was all up to the lawyer and MSF and the family court. The first court hearing was scheduled a month after Kaitlyn came home. The lawyer had all the documents required so I just had to let him handle it. Once the hearing was approved, MSF would… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (4)
My Adoption Journey (3)
PART 3 Bringing Kaitlyn home I came home with a new love in my heart, and a lot on my mind. I prayed hard with my family for God’s guidance. I still received photos of other little girls from other agents, and one in particular was a newborn, only a week old, and heeding my… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (3)
My Adoption Journey (2)
PART 2 The paperwork chase With that, the actual process began. I researched online on the steps I needed to take by browsing the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) Adoption website. To read more on the technicalities of the adoption procedure, click here. I made an appointment with Lutheran Community Care Services (LCCS)… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (2)
My Adoption Journey (1)
PART 1 An old hope The one question I’m always asked is: You already have your own child. Why do you still want to adopt? Honestly? I don’t even know why it matters that I already have a biological child. It’s almost like asking someone why she keeps buying more handbags despite already having one.… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (1)
