Tag: kids from hard places

• Fancy That

  When we approach our interactions with people with curiosity, seeking to learn more about their experience and perspective, we can begin to test our assumptions and more effectively meet them where they are.

  Mike Peercy

  January 14, 2026

  blog, Uncategorized

  adoption, children, difficult past, family, foster care, fostering grace, grief, growth, hopeful future, kids from hard places, life, mindset, parenting

• Both/And

  

  This day—this beautiful day is a microcosm of the “both/and” nature of this work of adoption. It is filled with BOTH beauty AND sorrow. It is BOTH joyful AND tragic. It is BOTH a celebration AND a grieving moment.

  Mike Peercy

  November 14, 2025

  blog, Uncategorized

  adoption, children, difficult past, family, foster care, fostering grace, grief, growth, hopeful future, kids from hard places, life, mental-health, mindset, parenting, perfection, progress

• Why the Red Shoes?

  

  I have had very few people ask me about the red Converse sneakers I wear on certain occasions… but I have had plenty of folks look at me a little strangely. It’s not standard old man attire as they are far from orthopedic standards.

  Mike Peercy

  June 2, 2023

  blog, Why?

  disconnected, foster care, kids from hard places, love, red chucks, red shoes, remember