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Author: Katie Cruice Smith, Author

First of all, I am a child of God. I was blessed to come to know Him as my personal Savior when I was just 5 years old! All I ever wanted was to become a writer and a mom, and God has granted me "my petition that I asked of Him." I became a mom through adoption to a beautiful daughter, Hannah, who is teaching me how to mother in God's grace; a handsome boy, Ephraim, who keeps us all laughing; and bossy, sweet-natured Harmony, who is never boring! I stepped into the rocky world of fostering as well but have had to step back and focus on the children God has given me to raise right now. As the marketing assistant for our adoption attorney, I have had the opportunity to see all sides of the triad and work hand in hand with many adoption specialist, adoptive/foster families, and even biological families. Follow along and let's enjoy this unique parenting journey together!
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I Have a Dream, Too

January 16, 2017 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

"Where are your children from?" Not a week goes by that some stranger doesn't ask me that question. It's easy to see that I did not give birth to them. I am about as white as a girl can be, and they are beautifully brown-skinned with ebony hair (except for Little Bit, whose hair is… Continue reading I Have a Dream, Too

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The View from the Window

January 8, 2017 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

My children woke up yesterday morning to a world blanketed in snow - something that only comes once or twice a year for this southern family! You can imagine the excitement that my children were barely containing as they crammed down homemade cinnamon buns! (I only make those for special occasions - like snow days.)… Continue reading The View from the Window

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness" - Lam. 3:22-23 Happy New Year! We made it through another year and are ready to start on the adventures that 2017 will bring! I know that I am not the only one… Continue reading Happy New Year!

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Waiting for Hope

December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

Christmas Eve is my absolute favorite day of the year! It's a day of excitement and anticipation. Everyone who decorates leaves their lights on all night. Candles are lit, families gather together, and there is a feeling of magic in the air. It's as if we all grab each other's hands and hold our breaths… Continue reading Waiting for Hope

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A Father to the Fatherless

December 20, 2016December 20, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

"Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. 6 God settles the solitary in a home. . ." - Ps. 68:5-6a Every morning, my three-year-old wakes up, waddles down the hallway, and crankily asks, "Where's my daddy?" My older two try to make it their goal to get up before Daddy has… Continue reading A Father to the Fatherless

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Alive in the Spirit: A Book Review

December 17, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

A.W. Tozer was a well-known theologian without a high school education, yet his sermons and books have touched millions around the world. The compilation of his sermons by James L. Snyder in Alive in the Spirit is no different. Even though Tozer died in 1963, his sermons somehow still seem relevant today. Tozer opens by sharing… Continue reading Alive in the Spirit: A Book Review

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Taking Back Christmas

December 12, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year - except when it isn't. Sure, there are tons of Christmas programs, Christmas parties, Christmas light displays, Christmas cookies, Christmas shopping, etc. But if you are anything like me, usually about this time into the season, I get burned out, overwhelmed with all the commitments we… Continue reading Taking Back Christmas

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Who’s Taking Care of the Kids?

December 8, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

The tables were set with linen tablecloths. The lights were dim. The dinner was delicious. People seemed to be enjoying themselves. And by the end of the night, many were moved to donate to help this adoption agency fight the orphan crisis. I confess that I was enjoying the annual banquet with my husband and… Continue reading Who’s Taking Care of the Kids?

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The Truth of Adoption

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

I am going to be real with you. Adoption is hard. No matter how old your child is when you adopt them, or whether you know all about their birth family, or even if you have an open adoption, there is no doubt that adoption is just. plain. hard. Why? Because with every adoption, there… Continue reading The Truth of Adoption

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Just 1 More

November 25, 2016 Katie Cruice Smith, Author

There were 24 people at our Thanksgiving meal yesterday. Three tables were filled with family who came together to laugh and talk and reminisce. Ten children, and 14 adults. It was difficult to squeeze into our chairs with a group that large! But. . . I think there was probably room for 1 more. 1… Continue reading Just 1 More

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