Bridget Manley
Bridget Manley
Maria - "It Was Very Emotional To Stand In The One Place That I Knew His First Mom Was"
Maria - "It Was Very Emotional To Stand In The One Place That I Knew His First Mom Was"
Maria - "It Was Very Emotional To Stand In The One Place That I Knew His First Mom Was"
Tuesday 25th April 2017
Join Maria as she shares her journey of adoption, homeschooling, and faith in parenting on 'Birds In A Tree'.
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Bridget Manley
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Get the buttons here!Maria's Journey: Adoption, Homeschooling, and Faith
There are some things about home-schooling that are a big challenge, but the rewards are far more than the challenges, I think, and each of my children kind of has different needs that make home-schooling really perfect.
Maria and her husband, a dedicated military family, always knew they wanted to adopt. After retiring, they embarked on this life-changing journey, welcoming a baby boy from China into their home. Born with a cleft palate, their new son brought unique challenges and profound joy to their lives. Maria shares the emotional rollercoaster of the adoption process, from the mountain of paperwork to the heartwarming moment they first held their son.
As conservative Christians, they chose to homeschool their children, believing it best aligns with their faith and values. Maria opens up about the rewards and hurdles of homeschooling, and how their faith guides their parenting decisions. She also highlights the invaluable support they found in Karen Purvis' book, 'The Connected Child', which helped them navigate their son's specific needs. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, faith, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.