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More Reece’s Rainbow

Friday, December 7, 2012

Hi Guys! No spotlight this week. It happens, oh well. In fact I think the next few weeks through the Holidays will be a little spotty…so please be patient! I wanted to thank everyone again who donated to Raphael’s Angel Tree fund and to those who also shared his story (read last week’s spotlight about...

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Limitations

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Limitations. I think that’s an adult word and an adult concept we sometimes put on ourselves and others because we think our small life experience is the embodiment of all truth. What do we know? Stupid adults. I honestly don’t think the most basic concept of that word has ever entered into the realm of...

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Raphael Update

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

You guys! We hit the $1,000 goal mark and beyond! We did it! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now it’s just time to find his family. Please keep sharing and linking his story on your blogs, FB, twitter, whatever. What better holiday gift than the gift of a family. I couldn’t have done this...

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The Little Things

Monday, December 3, 2012

**Hey! Since our spotlight Friday on Raphael his Angel Tree donations went from $162.00 to $771.00!! Thank you so much everyone! I still think we can reach $1,000! Let’s do it! To donate go here. A few weeks ago I sent PSP to bed with the instruction that in the morning, before she came...

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AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 - 6:22 am
Ahhhh….if only I could go back about 30 years in time…. 🙁ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 3:59 am
  Oh gosh….I think most of us do or will feel that way about one thing or another. The good news is you've still got time ahead of you. 🙂 ReplyCancel
ChristineDecember 3, 2012 - 6:28 am
I'm a new reader brought over from a pin of one if your craft posts and I just want to say how beautiful this post was. I don't know that we can fully understand the depth of our mother's love for us until we experience that love for our own children. I know as a kid I didn't realize how much my mom loved me but now as a young adult I can go back to those memories and see that love from a whole new perspective.ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:00 am
  Welcome Christine! I agree…it's hard to grasp as a kid, but eventually we come around don't we?
  Thanks for reading! ReplyCancel
AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 - 3:04 pm
I have tears in my eyes. This one of my favorite posts. ReplyCancel
EmilyDecember 3, 2012 - 3:15 pm
Love! Love! Love! I think you described this pefectly, that we all reciprocate love differently, and what works for one child, may not work for another. Yes, the I love you's and the hugs and kisses aren whatnot are all signs of love, but you have found something that PSP truly appreciates and knows is special for just her. My two year old son in a wiggly worm. He just recently sat to watch a 20 minute cartoon for the first time. He is busy, and high-spirited, and the joy of my life. And although I love his personality and his zest for life, I wondered if we would have snuggle moments like we did when he was a tiny baby. Just recently he has started asking to read his night-time stories in our bed, and after the stories are done, he signs and snuggles into me and we lay there in our sleepy states and just be. I look forward to this moment everday, and maybe he won't always remember or want this, but I will, and I know that in that moment, we felt love. Thank you! Once again, a beautiful post!ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:00 am
  Thank you Emily! Glad you've found some snuggle time with your little. ReplyCancel
SamanthaDecember 3, 2012 - 10:47 pm
I just want you to know that even though we all thought you were super cool when you were our seminary teacher this right here, is a different, new, better kind of cool.

p.s. sorry for the days we didn't show up. I still feel super bad about that.ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:02 am
  Samantha–This means a lot to me, coming from you cool NYC teenagers. You were tough nuts to crack! But I adored you and still do. And I'm glad you think this is a better kind of cool…it is. But seriously, you had GREAT seminary attendance compared to me as a kid. 🙂 ReplyCancel
MollyDecember 4, 2012 - 1:59 am
That is SO precious! ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:02 am
  🙂ReplyCancel
Our familyDecember 4, 2012 - 2:09 am
You have inpired me with this touching story. I have a few more kiddos than you so I would have to take one little one a night. Doubt my teenagers would appreciate this which is all the more reason to take the opportunity now with the ones who still would appreciate late night cuddles from mom. I have my new blog up for Dawson – http://www.dawsonmakes9.blogspot.comI don't comment often but check your often. Lamp gives me such hope for Dawson (bilateral upper limb difference wiaitng in China – you encouraged me to take the leap of faith) Jan
JanReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:03 am
  Jan! Thank you so much for your kind words….I'm really excited for you and your family and can't wait to see pictures of you with your new guy. Very excited for this leap of faith. Keep in touch and let me know how things go, email with any questions anytime. I'll be checking your blog as well.
  
  Hugs!ReplyCancel
ErinDecember 4, 2012 - 3:11 am
Wow. I needed this- I didn't even know I did, but when I read this post, I realized this is the answer I've been seeking over the last few days and weeks. I really appreciate you putting this experience into words- this is going to bless my little ones.ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 4, 2012 - 4:04 am
  Erin–if this is the Erin I think it is, well then I'm humbled… you're a great mom. In fact if this is any of the Erin's I know, you're all great moms…but especially you. 🙂 ReplyCancel
debDecember 4, 2012 - 7:33 am
I just came back to re-read because I love this story so much. The "slepe with me" note melted my heart completely! Every one of PSP's reactions show how much it meant to her to have that special time with you. You nailed it, Mama.

This reminds me of a book that you have to read with your girls if you haven't already… Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. I cried the first (okay maybe also the second and third) time through.ReplyCancel
VicDecember 4, 2012 - 6:30 pm
I.love.this. ReplyCancel
DanielleDecember 4, 2012 - 7:43 pm
Migs. Wow. Thank you for sharing. You have opened my eyes into a whole new world of serving my children. Such small acts but such big returns. I love that it is all so simple and yet so amazing.ReplyCancel
RumiDecember 4, 2012 - 9:44 pm
This is a great post. My daughter is still a baby, younger even than Lamp, but the times we take her in our bed and her tiny hand reaching to touch me just to know I am there… it brings so much love to one's heart. And again, I also have this feeling of missing her when she has just fell asleep.

Hugs from a recent reader of yours from the other side of the globe (Eastern Europe)ReplyCancel
BaileyDecember 4, 2012 - 10:12 pm
My blogger is acting up & for some reason it wouldn't let me comment yesterday. I just wanted to let you know this post was so sweet & exactly what I needed to read yesterday. You are such a great Mother & example. Those two cute girls are lucky ducks to have you around! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel
carolinesbakeshopDecember 6, 2012 - 7:20 am
Read this after a really long, rough day. It made me smile and soften my heart a little bit. This might be my favorite post you've ever written. I love it! And I love you!ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 6, 2012 - 10:04 pm
  Thanks Care–that means a lot to me. Love you too. ReplyCancel
BethDecember 6, 2012 - 7:17 pm
Constant reader.. first time commenter 🙂 I love this post, and it has put lots of thought into my heart. My 9 year old daughter seems to be needing an extra "something" from me, and I haven't been able to put my finger on it. We say our I love you's, make our pinky promises to see each other in the morning.. but a late-night snuggle before I turn in might just be the key I've been looking for her to relax her little mind some more. Think she's too old for it?
You have a beautiful family, and they are blessed to have you as their momma. Thanks for sharing your world!ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 6, 2012 - 10:05 pm
  Thank you so much Beth–9 years old sounds just right for such snuggling…of course I could be wrong, but give it a shot I say. 🙂 ReplyCancel
jenn potterDecember 7, 2012 - 4:35 am
I am crying right now reading this. Wow, what a great thing to do with your sweet girl. I love seeing how you mother your lovelies as we are all on this journey together, figuring it out. Thank you for sharing such special things with us. Sure love and appreciate you!ReplyCancel
LeahDecember 7, 2012 - 6:07 pm
This post was so beautiful and inspiring. It has stirred in me to reach out to my kids like this….thank you.ReplyCancel
JuliDecember 8, 2012 - 5:10 am
I actually cried when I read this. ReplyCancel
eveDecember 11, 2012 - 12:11 am
wow.
thank you.ReplyCancel
AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 - 6:17 pm
Wow, powerful. I understand the Atonement a little better now. Thanks.ReplyCancel
GraceJanuary 4, 2013 - 9:17 pm
So wonderful. The only way to satisfy justice and mercy was to do it. That is lovely.ReplyCancel
Richard and TiffanyMarch 19, 2014 - 2:17 pm
Thank you for sharing!! I love this so much I looked through old posts just to find it again. 🙂ReplyCancel

An Extra Special Special Needs Spotlight: Raphael

Friday, November 30, 2012

Hello friends! I am so beyond-excited for today’s spotlight as it’s a deviation from our regular format. An amazing woman named Molly contacted me a couple weeks ago and told me about a little boy named Raphael who is an orphan in Eastern Europe and who has Down Syndrome. Molly is involved with Reece’s Rainbow,...

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MollyNovember 30, 2012 - 5:06 am
Thank you!!!! You are the besttttt! I'm no Saint, just someone with a big heart who wants to see a little boy find his mama. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!ReplyCancel
- MigonNovember 30, 2012 - 10:31 pm
  Whatever. You're still Saint Molly to me.
  And I hope you stay that way. 🙂
  
  Go Raphael! ReplyCancel
~Dawn~November 30, 2012 - 4:11 pm
Thanks for posting this Miggy. Raphael is adorable. I have shared his story on my blog and will continue to spread the word. ReplyCancel
- MigonNovember 30, 2012 - 10:31 pm
  Thanks Dawn for sharing his story as well! I appreciate it. ReplyCancel
- MollyDecember 2, 2012 - 5:28 pm
  Thank you SO much Dawn! ReplyCancel
april.November 30, 2012 - 6:14 pm
you have such a good-sized, solid audience, I am sure Raphael will get lots of help and love!

I look at the Reece's Rainbow site sometimes. my little guy has sure enhanced my perspective of special needs kids and families, and I like to hope that someday my resources will be such that I can expand my family through waiting child adoption. ReplyCancel
- MigonNovember 30, 2012 - 10:32 pm
  April. A-men. I too think a lot about adoption these days…which is one reason I was so excited to do this spotlight. Thanks for your continued support. Give my love to your family and especially little Uly. ReplyCancel
Sam AdamsDecember 1, 2012 - 6:28 am
I've been thinking about these kids all day. I've been checking out reece's rainbow and reading about the other kids and families trying to get them home. What awesome parents that adopt these kids! every year for Christmas my work donates to a cause, I'm hoping this year we can take some time and reas about the kids and everyone can donate towards these kids adoption. I saw that Reagan posted about this to today, I'm so excited about all the help these kids can get from Molly's efforts!ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 2, 2012 - 1:12 am
  I've been reading through so many of these profiles as well… so many children in need of good homes. It feels small what we're doing here, but just like with donations every little bit helps. Thank you. ReplyCancel
- MollyDecember 2, 2012 - 5:27 pm
  Thank you Sam!! That would be awesome. ReplyCancel
CrystalDecember 1, 2012 - 4:41 pm
I'm a Prayer Warrior for Colt (http://reecesrainbow.org/?s=colt), who is also facing transfer soon. I'd love it if maybe in the future you might consider talking about him. 🙂 ReplyCancel
- MigonDecember 2, 2012 - 1:10 am
  Crystal,
  
  Sure thing email me at thislittlemiggy at gmail dot com. ReplyCancel
DonnaDecember 1, 2012 - 10:17 pm
I left a donation – not much but a little. Prayers being sent that he finds a forever family!
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- MigonDecember 2, 2012 - 1:10 am
  Thank you so much Donna! Every little bit counts!ReplyCancel
- MollyDecember 2, 2012 - 5:27 pm
  Thank you Donna!!! Trust me, it all adds up! ReplyCancel
RachelDecember 2, 2012 - 3:00 am
We love RR and hope to adopt through them in he next few years! Thanks for highlighting Raphael!!ReplyCancel
- MollyDecember 2, 2012 - 5:27 pm
  woohoo! Thanks Rachel!ReplyCancel
JamieDecember 2, 2012 - 3:50 am
We just got home with our son who we found on Reece's rainbow. We have been home 5 weeks and it is awesome! Our son had a 20k grant thanks to fudnraising efforts of people like Molly. Knowing that your child is alone in an orphanage is hard enough, not having to worry about how you will get to that child eases the hurt and the wait some. Thank you for calling attention to Raphael today!ReplyCancel
Kt GoDecember 4, 2012 - 6:04 pm
yep, just contributed … I read via Kelle's blog and was directed here. Thank you so much and praying this beautiful boy is safely in the arms of his forever family soon! ReplyCancel
AmberliDecember 7, 2012 - 12:34 am
oh migs! this is so sweet! what a wonderful thing to be a part of! thank you for sharing!!ReplyCancel

DIY: Festive Acorns

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

We had the best acorn tree in our neighborhood in Cincinnati and I loved collecting these giant, perfect acorns. For a couple of years I’ve had a large baggie filled with acorns for fall/winter decorating, but I decided they needed a little something to liven them up. Of course I painted them. Now doing...

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More South Padre

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

It wasn’t a huge, homemade dinner with all the fixin’s type of Thanksgiving, it was a beachy, play in the sand forever, build deeper friendships, and let someone else cook, serve and clean up type of Thanksgiving And it was pretty great. We found some beautiful Mermaids. What is it with beach towns and giant...

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