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“Start a blog!” they said

July 3, 2017 by Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

“Start a blog!” they said

After several years of posting on Facebook, I decided to start a blog about Elisabeth, Wallace and me. I will post stories about our foreign adoption experience and our trips to Russia. I will also post stories about what happened we we returned home from Russia and our lives today. Along the way, I will […]

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Elisabeth and I Went to Moscow and Did Not Go Bowling

Elisabeth and I Went to Moscow and Did Not Go Bowling

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

In 2005, Russia required foreign adoptive parents to make two trips to Russia. The first trip was to meet our prospective … [Read More...] about Elisabeth and I Went to Moscow and Did Not Go Bowling

Wallace, Sensory Issues, and Lavender

Wallace, Sensory Issues, and Lavender

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

A piece of toast to Wallace is not just food, but a thing to explore with hands, eyes, and nose as well. Wallace touches all … [Read More...] about Wallace, Sensory Issues, and Lavender

Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

Elisabeth and I give thanks for many things in our lives: Wallace, Spam, and Netflix being a very short list of items for … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Should Not Start At 4:30 AM

“Start a blog!” they said

“Start a blog!” they said

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

After several years of posting on Facebook, I decided to start a blog about Elisabeth, Wallace and me. I will post stories … [Read More...] about “Start a blog!” they said

A Road Trip To Erie That Involves A Clapping Monkey

A Road Trip To Erie That Involves A Clapping Monkey

July 3, 2017 By Tom Rankin Leave a Comment

A Trip to Erie That Melted Mom’s Heart "The ice is really bad, honey. We may have to turn around." said Mom. A … [Read More...] about A Road Trip To Erie That Involves A Clapping Monkey

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