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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. Jackson
2
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. Jackson
2
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. Jackson
3
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. Jackson
2
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. Jackson
2
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