Rebecca's Joy

Inevitably, since Frank is in school, we share a laptop. Often, I don’t have access to the computer, so these posts are late. Nevertheless, I am persevering in this activity for the sake of hope. I hope these posts are helpful in my endeavors to record the waiting period for adoption. Adoption seems like an Continue reading

We started October with a walk to our favorite coffee shop with Takoda and Tahlia. It was a calm, peaceful, and meaningful time. We enjoyed lattes, a breakfast sandwich, almond croissant, and a ham and cheese croissant. Frank was granted a $12,000 scholarship for his acute care nurse practitioner degree. He received his scholarship at Continue reading

I feel extra late in writing this update. We are already at the peak of fall, golden yellow aspens with leaves slipping through the branches, honeycrisp apples, pumpkin sprinkled everything, and a good dose of evening tea to soothe the daylight into the golden sunset. September was an epic month-my 40th birthday! It is with Continue reading

This month has been filled with inspiration in life. From new beginnings sparked by the wonder of my kindergarten class to the decision to host my 40th birthday party and booking a once-in-a-lifetime experience when school is on fall break. At the beginning of the month, we went to the Rampart Reservoir via the Rainbow Continue reading

I feel I could write a long chapter or short sweet paragraph this month. Much has happened, and I have a feeling, much more will happen in the coming weeks and months (no, there is no adoption information on the horizon, at this point). On July 1st, I traveled to Michigan. Spending time with friends Continue reading

We are still in the waiting for adoption. At times, it feels challenging, and at times it is what it is. This month, I experienced a moment of thankfulness for the year we have been in waiting. I have been privileged to be waiting this past year. I know the Lord has taught me many Continue reading

May is a weather gamble in Colorado. I always hope to be able to wear a nice maxi dress to school, but I often wear layers and watch glorious thunderstorms (with the occasional bout of hail). Life yields many opportunities for growth, reflection, and change. From the beginning of 2025, Frank and I have been Continue reading

The month of April was full of robust and beautiful adventures, coupled with many mundane moments. We also saw God answer prayers we have been praying for as well as abundantly bless us with the joy of reuniting with life long friends we had not seen in a very long time. At the beginning of Continue reading

The Ides of March are upon us. We had two rounds of family visits: My dad near the end of February, and my brother’s family at the beginning of March. Our home has been a bustling epicenter of hosting and hospitality. I have not really felt like cooking elaborate meals so most things have been Continue reading

February starts the month of love, winter blues, and mundane yet busy schedules. From the beginning of the month, I worked both as a sub and as an online tutor. I also am immensely proud of Frank for finishing the floors. They look amazing. We also moved some gently used cabinets we bought into the Continue reading