Tag: family
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Family Time
Family. Such a loaded and complicated word. So much is wrapped up in this two-syllable (or three if you enunciate it fully) word. When you’re an adopted person, this word has even more implications and nuances. We are told that we are lucky because our family “chose” us. Or, as in my case, I feel…
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In Memory Of: Larry Bilyeu
Well, I hadn’t planned to fly home so soon but when you lose someone who was truly larger than this life, it feels right to go be amongst those who also loved him and got to be touched by his light while he walked in our time and space. He always made time to come…
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Hawaii: Family Trip 2025
This was a planned holiday for months as a nice way for the family to get together. It was sponsored by my parents for my brother and my niece, and subsidized for us. Never mind that the travel time in both directions was long and arduous, I mean, we were going to Hawaii! Despite M…
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In Memory Of: Lance Watkins
I am due to write a proper post about my travels and activities, but I felt it appropriate to take a pause to acknowledge the passing of my cousin this past week. L was quite a bit older than me and by the time I arrived to the Bilyeu family, he was already living his…
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Good Times, Good Luck Ahead
The winds of change are afoot for a young 18-year-old who is about to set out into the world as a college student this fall. His transition will be smoother than some since he’s used to summers on his grandparents’ farm and having extended family nearby. His US-based support network is wide. Before embarking on…
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Oregon Visit
Well, it’s been a hot minute since I last posted. Fortunately, it was for good reason! I got to spend two weeks with my family and catch up with friends in Oregon. First, there was my dad’s 75th birthday. Normally, he doesn’t do a big show of his birthday but as he’s had a few…
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Merry 2023 Christmas Season
Sometimes unexpected changes in plans brings about an even better experience than the one anticipated. Although we would have had a lovely time spending the holidays with my parents in the Bahamas, we would have missed out on family time with my brother, catching up with a few family and friends, and enjoying just a…
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“Home”
Yesterday, I participated in an interview for someone doing research on the adoptee diaspora and was struck by a few thoughts stimulated by her questions. One of them is around my concept of ‘home’, which is a recurring question in my mind. Coincidentally, or not, I had just been talking to my brother for an…
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Angels Among Us
My religious beliefs have waxed and waned over the years. Now, I feel as if I have a fairly balanced view and call myself spiritual rather than claiming to be a member of one religious sect. For some, this is a bit of a cop out because they don’t want to necessarily be associated with…
