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From the lips of children and infants… (a video)

April 13, 2014

So I sometimes find myself not writing on here because I imagine this blog needs to be something really elaborate and thought provoking and long (I know, I know, you probably would love shorter posts) I find myself writing out random thoughts throughout my daysGradually, over a few days, I construct thoughts, and eventually a […]

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Lessons from Adam

April 12, 2014

Before I get started…read yesterday’s post and if you are in the Jax area… Head to One Spark and vote for Adam today! I have learned things from our Adam that will surely echo in my heart and mind forevermore. His life in itself is a miracle and a gift. His laughter, I am sure, makes […]

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Be One Spark!

April 11, 2014

So you may remember last year, when we shared about One Spark Jacksonville? Well it is taking place again THIS WEEKEND.It is happening right now and local artist, Scott Morphew, is featuring his piece in honor of Adam again.You can visit the website for the current One Spark festival HERE If you are in Jacksonville, […]

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Prayers to Guide us in Praying for the Wild Spirited, Wonder- Struck Little Ones in our Lives

April 2, 2014

Well, life here at the Raj Mahal has been a bit lulled this past week.  It has taken us nearly a full week to recover from our travels.  Naptimes are not what they were (will they ever be restored?? Oh how I hope so;) This body, rounded with a 29 week old life, has been […]

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South India Trip

March 20, 2014

I am sorry that I skipped a week (possibly 2, by now) in the Prayer Series I did not consider the 2 week trip to South India we were taking. And internet access was not a regularity;) I shared this picture below the night before we left for South India with a caption somewhat like […]

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Prayers to Guide Us in Praying for a Child Battling a Diagnosis (Teach us to Pray, 2)

March 6, 2014

That was their request. “Lord, TEACH us to pray” The 12 that walked closest with our Savior in His time on earth. They communed with him all the day long, yet they knew there was something deeper. They knew that there was a fellowship beyond the meals shared and the parables heard.  And so they […]

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Exciting Happenings in 2014 (from an entertainment perspective)

February 27, 2014

I thought I’d share a few happenings in 2014 that have my heart fluttering;) Books  Two of my favorite stories of God and His mercy and redemption and glorious power are written about and testified by two bloggers. I look forward to each time I hear an update from each of them, whose stories are […]

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Lord, TEACH us to Pray

February 24, 2014

It is a Monday morning and at least 10 degrees higher (Fahrenheit) than every Monday morning thus far this year.  We have been outside all the day long and what a gift it has been. this boy LOVES being outside                               […]

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Alive and Well

February 13, 2014

It is nearly 2pm on this Thursday afternoon. I am slowly being awakened by a steaming cup o joe and the sound of our washer machine, whose spin cycle’s noises could compete with any Kansas twister or demolition of a building. Literally, I can hear the machine when I bike by our house outside. But, […]

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Feasting at His table; Kicking the locusts OUT

January 28, 2014

Sun rays are brilliant today. Those splendid green parrots are perched outside singing while Elliot naps and Adam tries to sleep. “Feast or famine” That is what they say right? That is what it seems like this week… Elliot’s face is covered in a strange rash/mysterious bug bits and Adam has his first sickness in […]

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“Bringing Back Baby Adam”

January 25, 2014

We were grateful for an opportunity to share some of our story in UNC’s ENT winter publication.You can find Adam’s story by scrolling to the 4th page of the journal below.Thank you UNC for continuing to care for our Adam and so many others;)If you see in the top left of the box below a […]

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a little something to share…;)

January 17, 2014

How many Paulrajs fit on an Indian bicycle? At least 4….Why not add one more?!? Baby Paulraj set to arrive June 18th (happens to be my bday & my little sisters bday;) Adam and Elliot are still figuring out how they feel.Maybe we should upgrade to a car?Or atleast a rickshaw? ðŸ˜‰

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“daddy’s with you Adam”

January 12, 2014

The dawn has not yet broken but awake we are. And the truth is, I am sure many more of you are awake, or will be woken up earlier than you plan in the morning to come. Because, isn’t that how life is? And the majority of you will wake up, take the coffee down, […]

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On legs and clouds and a POEM

January 7, 2014

It is a cool, overcast afternoon.The white puffy clouds are masking the blue glory that lies beneath.But I am now in a place where I TRY to believe there is glory in these clouds too.Their presence does not negate the existence of the blue expanse above us all.There are certainly seasons where the blue firmament […]

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Joy in 2014

January 2, 2014

2013 has come and gone. What a year it was For fun, I put together this little video with about 30 favorite pictures from 2013The pictures stream thru in 15 seconds It may make you dizzy…(Hopefully not) I do not think I have mastered the video making in 15 seconds yet. But give it a […]

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Christmas Reflection (from Christmas 2011)

December 25, 2013

We had a lovely 2013 Christmas…full with an energetic Elliot and a cuddly Adam. Here is a bit from 2 years ago that I enjoyed reflecting on this Christmas Love to each of you _____________________________________________________________ Remember, as this “Christmas season” passes. Remember that  Abba Father is not a season.  Each night is holy. For He […]

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On “coolest kids on instagram”, onions in the laundry, and jorts;)

December 20, 2013

Excited to share a neat opportunity we had;) A few weeks ago I got a sweet email from a sweet lady named Katie who writes for SHE KNOWS Parenting.It is a parenting website/magazine that shares stories, tips, etc.She asked about sharing a bit of our boys from my instagram account in an article.I was beyond […]

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On Adam’s “soul brother”, Saliman;)

December 18, 2013

Do you remember me writing about meeting Saliman?I wrote a Part 1 and a Part 2.For those who may not remember, Saliman is the one other boy in the U.S. with Adam’s condition.To say it infused us with great encouragement to hear there was another, would be a drastic understatement.Saliman is also adopted and is […]

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Gift giving time

December 5, 2013

So as you all probably know, our internet is quite irregular these days.The reasons that we are given are endless and quite entertaining.“When it is cold the lines are difficult”“The man who flips the switch is on leave” (for 2 weeks)And I will stop there;) But alas, the weather has not gotten any colder, so […]

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On 5 Minute Fridays…Or lack thereof;)

November 27, 2013

So there is this woman named Lisa Jo Baker.  She is a brilliant, real, and quite funny writer. And she started this thing called “5 Minute Friday” which I love It calls writers/bloggers/whomever to write for 5 minutes flat, every Friday, on a word she chooses You do not have time to edit it…you just […]

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the language of his hands

November 19, 2013

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. So I thought I would share this memory from last year, in honor of him;) I wrote this after his first trip to India in March 2013. It was epic indeed;) So Poppa Cooksey (my dad) has departed our “raj mahal” here in north India.He is currently in Delhi, worshiping […]

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Wife to a shrink from the East.
Momma to 3 wild boys.
Nurse. Nomad. Friend.
Learning to live broken, yet brave.

Adam is a shadow chaser, high five giver, explorer, & overcomer. He joined our family thru adoption and has taught us a new way to see ever since. His unformed body revealed my unformed heart.
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My husband is a shrink turned seminarian who keeps me honest and laughing every day. We have 3 sons. We speak multiple languages but not clearly and we like dance parties but lack rhythm.
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