Author Archives: Charmadawn

It has been a year and some since I have written on this blog. I don’t know why. I don’t think there is a reason except for maybe nothing big is happening and who wants to read about mundane, everyday … Continue reading →

Justin and I were recently chatting. Most conversations revolve around Ben, what can we do for Courtney, what do the big kids need, what is for breakfast, lunch and dinner and endless snacks, who is going to the hospital today … Continue reading →

It’s 3:11am and I’m been awake since 1:00am. This is a normal occurrence. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in my 59 year old body, with sleeping being a major issue in my life. It’s stupid and while I lie … Continue reading →

Benjamin was born on November 26th , 2023. Here is his birth story: https://abandonedocala.com/2023/11/30/6-4-2-brand-new/ Perfect in every way. However Ben couldn’t eat. He screamed with every suck from either his Momma or a man made formula. He did not gain … Continue reading →

On July 10, 2023, Abigail Dawn was born. Here is her birth story. https://abandonedocala.com/2023/09/28/her-fathers-joy/ We immediately became an Open Adoption family. What does that mean????!!!!! I barely knew anyone that was even adopted, let alone be in an open adoption … Continue reading →

I like January. It’s a new year. It’s a new month. The hubbub of the holidays is past and my house can be put back in order and all the twinkly lights put away. I don’t like January weather. I … Continue reading →

Hey Dad! Today is your 6th heaven day. I can’t believe it’s been six years and while that’s a long time, as the day approaches each and every year, my heart shutters a little. I miss our time together and … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 26th was a typical day. We usually go to church but I just felt like I needed a rest day. So we stayed home from church. We stayed home from our churches monthly neighborhood meal. Steve stayed home … Continue reading →

Abigail is from the book of 1st Samuel in the Holy Bible. Her name means “Her Father’s Joy.” Our Pastor spoke of Abigail in church a few Sundays ago. He spoke so fondly of her and called her the embodiment … Continue reading →

While the bathroom is not new, it was designed and built in 2016 with the renovation of our home. It needed a facelift and I had some really specific ideas. Some worked Some did not The previous cabinet I used … Continue reading →