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We’re the Rays! We started our official foster-to-adopt journey with our daughters on Christmas Eve of 2020, when they joined our family through foster care. After a long road, they were officially adopted into our FOREVER FAMILY in November 2022.

I’m Amanda Ray, and while I’m not perfect by any means, I’m here to help ease some of your pain points of being a busy mom, trying to keep a joy-filled home, while staying rooted in Christ!

This website aims to provide you with the resources you need for your family. Whether it be for sensory/ADHD/diabetes needs, Christian support, DIY crafts/coloring pages, travel ideas, foster and/or adoption, or simply inspiration, you’ve found the right place.

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