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There is a saying that “music is food for the soul.” Fortunately, the AMPED Kids Foundation from Gainsville, GA. has found the desire to feed us! This week, AMPED began working with many of our girls at what looks like a musical buffet at our home. When we were contacted to see which of ourContinue reading “The Garage Band Angels”

Six months ago two sisters came to live with us. The two could not be more opposite. One tiny in stature and bright brown eyes that watched every move of others without ever making a sound. When asked routine questions, she would smile quietly and politely nod. Her sister on the other hand, came inContinue reading “We made the team!”

Have you ever noticed that when you really have somewhere to be, something bigger needs your attention? If you’ve not experienced it…we’re hiring! As I turned out the lights and put the key in the door last night, one of our girls came down to help me load up the car and casually mentioned “I’mContinue reading “The Peace Train”

On my way in to work today, my co-worker called and re-routed me to stop by the school. ” What happened?” I asked “We have a dress code issue.” “Ah, was it just a dress code issue?” “No, it was how she responded that got her into trouble.” “Yep, that makes sense.” As I droveContinue reading “Bite your tongue…”

Yesterday under a bright sunny sky a new day began. It wasn’t a time change or the beginning a season, it was the opening of the newly remodeled home. For weeks, our community has poured every ounce of energy they could muster to make us amazing. Our yard has been graded, a retaining wall built,Continue reading “The Miranda Lambert Kitchen…”

Many years ago, recruitment for the military looked very different than it does today. Young men left home early via the draft to serve their country often to return home and find the place they left looked very different. To those who never left to serve, they would likely argue that the home had notContinue reading “Veterans Day”

Tomorrow night as we all gather at Canton First Methodist Church it will be bitter sweet. For many of us, it’s the first time we have been at the church since we said good-bye to our beloved Gwendolyn. It’s hard to not think of Gwen when Canton First Methodist is mentioned. This is the churchContinue reading “Remembering Gwendolyn”

Over the years, I have come to realize that family is not always the one who gives birth to us. Today I was reminded of this when two of our girls came home for a visit. As we sat in the floor and talked about the old days, we reminisced about the day that theContinue reading “Not your ordinary get rich quick scheme…”

Today I am reminded that the seeds we plant do grow. One of our girls has been with us four different times in her life. At age 12 she joined us for a few months. She went home and had a re-entry into care at the age of 14. She came home for a fewContinue reading “A Cat’s Meow…”

Yesterday when listening to the news, I heard the story of a school who is deliberately calling students to the principal’s office. The overhead page comes when the child is least expecting it over a loud speaker summoning the student to the Administrative Offices. As the child gathers a backpack, books, cell phones, etc. IContinue reading “Please Report to the Principal’s Office…”