Identity
Knowing Who We Are
By Michelle Flaningan | | Identity
I never dreamed I would actually meet them, yet here we were on our way to do just that. The scenery went by in a blur as my mind anxiously played out every scenario possible. My parents offered encouraging words from the front seat, and we even came up with a code word in case…
Read More 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 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…
Read More A Season of Waiting
By Michelle Flaningan | | Identity, Parenting
”This one is for you,” my husband said as he handed me the card from the stack of mail in his hand. Before I even opened it I knew what was inside. An invitation to a baby shower. As I opened the envelope and read the pretty card, all of the emotions came welling up…
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