Author Archives: cindyatkinson0516

Caleb connections. They run so deep. I am so honored to be the mama of this precious boy. I love every bit of who he is and the mark he leaves on the world around him. I love how he makes his way straight to the heart. Caleb teaches me so much. I often sayContinue reading “Straight to the Heart”

“You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” It’s so true. We all present what we want to present. Some of us are real. Some of us are not. Either way, truth is truth. When the weather is nice, I love a night walk. There is something so special about being out in theContinue reading “The Inside”

Collin and Alexa are making sure Caleb doesn’t miss a thing… 🥰

Almost exactly 5 years ago, Ryan and I decided to step into foster care. It was the right time. We were on the same page. Our ducks were in a row. All the things. Looking back I can see that we thought we had some control of the situation. Looking back it is now evidentContinue reading “Soul Siblings”

Well, so far my training for the Boston Marathon has not gone quite according to plan. And I knew it wouldn’t. I knew from the beginning that I needed to hold my training schedule loosely. I knew there would be sick kids or not enough hours in the day or trips to Cincinatti. I didContinue reading “BQ #2”

I am so thankful for days when things feel just right in the world. I am so thankful for God’s incredible provisions for our sweet Caleb. Today was perfect. Of course, all days are, since they are always exactly what God intended. But, I will take an easy perfect day whenever I can get it!Continue reading “Long Days #5 (January 2, 2024)”

Tomorrow is January 2, 2024. And it will be another long day. I will wake sweet Caleb at 4:15 am and tell him that he is heading to Cincinnati for another scope. He knows it’s coming but he doesn’t know exactly when. I am so thankful for Caleb’s incredible care at Cincinnati Children’s. These peopleContinue reading “Long Days #4 (January 1, 2024)”

I look around and it feels like the world has gone completely insane. It is hard not to worry about our children. And their future. But then I remember all that solid, biblical truth. I remember that God is sovereign. I remember that nothing takes Him by surprise. I remember that He sent His oneContinue reading “Merry Christmas 2023!”

I am always completely shocked when I am out in the world and someone tells me that they read Sunshine Soldier. I write because I love to write. But I’m not gonna lie, it’s nice to know some people are reading it. Lately, my readers (it feels insanely weird to type that) are telling meContinue reading “BQ #1”

I love relationships. I value them so much. And I invest in them. But, I can’t fast track them. I want to. If there is potential for deep connection, I want to get there. I have so many amazing relationships in my life. And each one is a blessing straight from the Lord. I haveContinue reading “Shared Memories”