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Pilgrimage towards Peace

Enough

When you’re a mother to adoptive and foster kiddos, people often say that when you have a Black child you become Black, when you have an Indian child you become Indian, when you have a Latino child yo... ...more

Adoption ,Faith Family &Parenting

February 07, 2025•1 min read

Mantras

For the past thirteen years, my biggest mantra has been to look for the light, even in the darkest of circumstances. But one of my favorite authors, Ethan Joella, wrote a beautiful book where one of t... ...more

Encouragement ,Faith

January 28, 2025•2 min read

Winter Break

How are you doing after winter break? My husband and I often feel that it’s the hardest time of year for us, and this break was no exception. Here are my thoughts after surviving the toughest break we... ...more

Encouragement ,Faith &Parenting

January 10, 2025•1 min read

Year In Review

For anyone fascinated by adoption, curious about what it looks like, or just a part of our family's life - this is my perspective on Maria and Matias' first year home. We celebrated their first adopti... ...more

Adoption ,Faith Family &Parenting

October 08, 2024•3 min read

His

We live in a home built in 1926, so to say there is an endless amount of work to be done is an understatement. However, over time, we have chipped away at the list, and for that I am thankful. This ye... ...more

Encouragement ,Faith &Family

September 17, 2024•2 min read

Chicago

Chicago is not merely a place. Places are simply locations through which you walk. Chicago is my place. As I walk alongside the Chicago River to meet my best friend since the fifth grade, I recognize ... ...more

Encouragement ,Chicago &Faith

August 26, 2024•2 min read

Who We Are

Even though 2024 is off to a rougher start than usual in the Roney house, it helps me to remember who God says I am, and who God says He is. For me, this comes from listening to the worship songs from... ...more