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Dead Leaves
By Michelle Flaningan | | Identity
The other day I noticed that my dahlia Plant had been scorched by the heat. As I grabbed the garden shears to trim back the dead leaves, I started thinking about how Jesus is a much better Gardner than me. I nearly let this plant die! I did a little trimming and then set the…
Read More When Expectation Turns to Devastation
By Michelle Flaningan | | Loss
Out of nowhere a momma bird began building a nest on top of our outdoor lights. Our family tried to move the nest several times, but she came back and built the nest in the same spot. We watched in amazement as the twigs became a solid round nest complete with mud for a solid…
Read More Always Included
By Michelle Flaningan | | Adoption, Identity, Parenting
How do I describe the man who made an indelible mark on my life? How do I honor the man who, with my mother, chose me for adoption? It’s hard to find the words to paint an accurate picture for you. So first I’ll tell you a little bit about him. My dad is…
Read More From the Heart of My Mother
By Michelle Flaningan | | Adoption, Identity, Parenting
If you know my family, you know that we did not come together in the typical fashion. As I give you a brief overview of how we came together, please understand I feel the weight of knowing there are not enough words to honor the love and sacrifice this family is built on. Our family…
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