by Sally A | Jan 30, 2013 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Blogs by Joann DiStefano
During February, we will be exploring forgiveness and how it can benefit adoptive and foster families. We will revisit the insights shared by Christina White, a survivor of a traumatic childhood and persistent, pervasive abuse. Eventually, she was raised by an uncle....
by Sally A | Jan 23, 2013 | Blogs by Gayle Swift
To the world you may be just one person; but To one person, you just might be the world. —Pat O’Brien, founder of “You Gotta Believe” Recently, GIFT coach Gayle Swift was the featured guest on “Adopting Teens & Tweens Radio Forum” to discuss the...
by Sally A | Jan 9, 2013 | Blogs by Lynn Cooper, Faith and Values, Foster Parenting, General Discussion
The Power of Forgiveness What is forgiveness? The Webster’s New World Dictionary provides 3 meanings for the word forgive: 1. To give up resentment against or the desire to punish; stop being angry with, pardon 2. To give up all claim to punish or exact penalty for an...
