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Ericka B. Jackson

2/17/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] It's okay to not be okay.

"Every once in a while we gotta stop trying so hard to be loved and just BE LOVED." -

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[The Jacksons' Journey] It's okay to not be okay.

"Every once in a while we gotta stop trying so hard to be loved and just BE LOVED." -

2/17/15

Ericka B. Jackson2

2/11/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] 3 years...

Three years ago today we announced we were adopting with bright eyes and hopeful hearts. Three years

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[The Jacksons' Journey] 3 years...

Three years ago today we announced we were adopting with bright eyes and hopeful hearts. Three years

2/11/15

Ericka B. Jackson

2/3/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] For our beach baby...

Here's the latest addition to Baby Kate's room! A little bit of Pattaya Beach, for our little

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[The Jacksons' Journey] For our beach baby...

Here's the latest addition to Baby Kate's room! A little bit of Pattaya Beach, for our little

2/3/15

Ericka B. Jackson

1/29/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 3 & 4

If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 you can click through to read them. I'll be honest. Day 3 and 4

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 3 & 4

If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 you can click through to read them. I'll be honest. Day 3 and 4

1/29/15

Ericka B. Jackson

1/28/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 2

(In case you missed Part 1, check it out here.) Mom wasn't really thrilled that I posted the

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 2

(In case you missed Part 1, check it out here.) Mom wasn't really thrilled that I posted the

1/28/15

Ericka B. Jackson

1/27/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 1

Earlier this month, my mom and I took a little road trip to Fairhope, Alabama. Mom had a work

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother/Daughter Road Trip :: Day 1

Earlier this month, my mom and I took a little road trip to Fairhope, Alabama. Mom had a work

1/27/15

Ericka B. Jackson

1/16/15

[The Jacksons' Journey] 31 years

Today I'm 31. Despite what everyone tells you ladies - 30 wasn't terrible. It was a hard year

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[The Jacksons' Journey] 31 years

Today I'm 31. Despite what everyone tells you ladies - 30 wasn't terrible. It was a hard year

1/16/15

Ericka B. Jackson2

12/13/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] Our charity needs your VOTE right now!

Hello my dear friends and blog followers! As many of you know, my husband Rusty and I founded a

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Our charity needs your VOTE right now!

Hello my dear friends and blog followers! As many of you know, my husband Rusty and I founded a

12/13/14

Ericka B. Jackson

11/22/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] 1,000 days

Today is National Adoption Day. November is Orphan Awareness Month. It all seems fitting, since this

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[The Jacksons' Journey] 1,000 days

Today is National Adoption Day. November is Orphan Awareness Month. It all seems fitting, since this

11/22/14

Ericka B. Jackson

10/8/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] Sent

We've been in Thailand for almost a week, and I can't wait to share some of our pictures and

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Sent

We've been in Thailand for almost a week, and I can't wait to share some of our pictures and

10/8/14

Ericka B. Jackson

9/27/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] We're headed to Asia!

I just realized today that those of you who aren't on social media probably haven't heard our

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[The Jacksons' Journey] We're headed to Asia!

I just realized today that those of you who aren't on social media probably haven't heard our

9/27/14

Ericka B. Jackson

9/20/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] Love Is Waiting

We just got confirmation this month that our dossier has been translated into Thai and received by

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Love Is Waiting

We just got confirmation this month that our dossier has been translated into Thai and received by

9/20/14

Ericka B. Jackson3

9/9/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] "Family" Beach Trip 2014

As usual, I'm playing catch up on my blog! This post is about a month late, but I didn't want

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[The Jacksons' Journey] "Family" Beach Trip 2014

As usual, I'm playing catch up on my blog! This post is about a month late, but I didn't want

9/9/14

Ericka B. Jackson

7/24/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] ETC Conference

I just got an email from ShowHope reminding me about the upcoming ETC conference, which reminded me

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[The Jacksons' Journey] ETC Conference

I just got an email from ShowHope reminding me about the upcoming ETC conference, which reminded me

7/24/14

Ericka B. Jackson

6/25/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] Dossier To Thailand!!!

I got the phone call this morning from New York... We are officially DTT - (Dossier To Thailand)!!!

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Dossier To Thailand!!!

I got the phone call this morning from New York... We are officially DTT - (Dossier To Thailand)!!!

6/25/14

Ericka B. Jackson

6/11/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] Dossier is DONE!!!!!!!

Friends, I could not be more thrilled to tell you that our dossier is DONE! Well - my part anyway,

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Dossier is DONE!!!!!!!

Friends, I could not be more thrilled to tell you that our dossier is DONE! Well - my part anyway,

6/11/14

Ericka B. Jackson

5/14/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] I800A Approval!

On Monday we got our I800A approval from the Department of Homeland Security! For those who don't

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[The Jacksons' Journey] I800A Approval!

On Monday we got our I800A approval from the Department of Homeland Security! For those who don't

5/14/14

Ericka B. Jackson

4/18/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] 5 years...

5 years ago today I walked down the aisle while my dear friend sang this song, and I said "I Do

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[The Jacksons' Journey] 5 years...

5 years ago today I walked down the aisle while my dear friend sang this song, and I said "I Do

4/18/14

Ericka B. Jackson

4/10/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] I-800A to USCIS! (adoption update)

I know that for those of you who don't speak "adoption" (yes... at times it's like

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[The Jacksons' Journey] I-800A to USCIS! (adoption update)

I know that for those of you who don't speak "adoption" (yes... at times it's like

4/10/14

Ericka B. Jackson

2/28/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] So you drew a red X on your hand. Now what?

Let me preface this blog by saying that I'm a huge fan of Passion (where, from what I understand,

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[The Jacksons' Journey] So you drew a red X on your hand. Now what?

Let me preface this blog by saying that I'm a huge fan of Passion (where, from what I understand,

2/28/14

Ericka B. Jackson

1/15/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] My Birthday Wish

In case you missed my last blog - I'm turning 30!!! Today is my 30th birthday, and I just have

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[The Jacksons' Journey] My Birthday Wish

In case you missed my last blog - I'm turning 30!!! Today is my 30th birthday, and I just have

1/15/14

Ericka B. Jackson2

1/14/14

[The Jacksons' Journey] What I really think about turning 30...

This week is my 30th birthday... and as an American woman, I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be

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[The Jacksons' Journey] What I really think about turning 30...

This week is my 30th birthday... and as an American woman, I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be

1/14/14

Ericka B. Jackson

12/17/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] Homestudy.... CHECK!

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... 190 pages of paperwork 21 hours of adoption

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Homestudy.... CHECK!

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... 190 pages of paperwork 21 hours of adoption

12/17/13

Ericka B. Jackson

12/15/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] A Stocking for Kate

5 years ago, on our very first Christmas as a married couple, we bought 2 stockings - a red one for

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[The Jacksons' Journey] A Stocking for Kate

5 years ago, on our very first Christmas as a married couple, we bought 2 stockings - a red one for

12/15/13

Ericka B. Jackson2

9/30/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] We bought a house! (sneak peek)

Soo... we bought a house! I know I've mentioned that in a couple of my posts, but considering we

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[The Jacksons' Journey] We bought a house! (sneak peek)

Soo... we bought a house! I know I've mentioned that in a couple of my posts, but considering we

9/30/13

Ericka B. Jackson

9/22/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother's Day (A letter to my daughter)

For many adoptive mommas, Mother's Day is a painful holiday. I think there are several people who

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Mother's Day (A letter to my daughter)

For many adoptive mommas, Mother's Day is a painful holiday. I think there are several people who

9/22/13

Ericka B. Jackson

9/21/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] The Bunny Goes To Toomers

*I'm writing this as a back-dated blog. I didn't get a chance to write it in April, but

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[The Jacksons' Journey] The Bunny Goes To Toomers

*I'm writing this as a back-dated blog. I didn't get a chance to write it in April, but

9/21/13

Ericka B. Jackson

8/18/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] Catching up...

I'm still alive! Thought I'd just let you know - in case you were wondering, since today

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Catching up...

I'm still alive! Thought I'd just let you know - in case you were wondering, since today

8/18/13

Ericka B. Jackson

4/18/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] 4 years...

Today, I celebrate 4 years of marriage to the man I love. Just 4 short years ago this afternoon we

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[The Jacksons' Journey] 4 years...

Today, I celebrate 4 years of marriage to the man I love. Just 4 short years ago this afternoon we

4/18/13

Ericka B. Jackson

4/17/13

[The Jacksons' Journey] Gia's Storybook Baby Shower

Last Thursday marked 6 months since sweet Gia came home, which means I am at least 7 months overdue

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[The Jacksons' Journey] Gia's Storybook Baby Shower

Last Thursday marked 6 months since sweet Gia came home, which means I am at least 7 months overdue

4/17/13

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