The Lie of Santa

As a culture we lie to our kids about Santa. We go to crazy lengths to prove he is indeed real. We do things like mailing letters to Santa, participating in the elf on the shelf, taking photos with Santa at the local mall, having family members dress up as Santa, leave cookies and milk only to eat them ourselves and don't forget to leave the crumbs behind as evidence.

We expect everyone around us to support us in our lie and if by chance we are exposed for lying by another adult or child we are furious and somehow they are in the wrong for spilling the beans. If our children find out the truth, that Santa is a fake, they are crushed and the moment is often portrayed as one that takes away their innocent childhood. It is not to be a good moment in their lives but one they will remember and reflect on as we often see portrayed in movies like the Santa Clause trilogy.

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Hard Feelings

This last month had built up into a swirl of emotions. I wasn't even aware of how much they piled on top of each other until finally I erupted through tears. 

My sweet boy, Robert, has been with us for a year now and once before just after he was born. In between our family he moved twice into other foster homes. When we got him back when he was a little over a year old I thought bonding would be easy. 

Tis' the Season!

Our little 3 year old Katie loves to blurt out "Tis' the Season!" any time we mention anything about Christmas. It is so adorable and I have no idea where she got the idea. :)

Our house is starting to look like Christmas!

Heading out to the find our Christmas tree! 

The kids loved watching Dad cut it down. :)

All set up!

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Update: What Led Me To You

I just wanted to update everyone on my upcoming book.

I am currently working with an amazing editor, Allison Hitz. You can check out her business here at  Allison Hitz Copy Editing. She is passionate about the written word and it shows in her work. I have been very impressed with her insight and skill when it comes to bringing my story together.

I am eager to continue to work through this part of the process and move on to the next step of publishing.

We have such an amazing story, one that only God could put together.  Being stretched as a Mother through the last few years is something I survived only with God by my side, even when I didn't seek His help.

Sharing our story has been on my heart because I have been so moved by what God has shown me and how He has shaped me. It is a story of hope and encouragement that stemmed from trials and the unknown.

Contact me at carriedahlin@outlook.com if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks!