Wherever You Go, Go With All Your Heart
In 2005, my little brother, Josh, and I were placed in foster care. My mother relinquished her parental rights shortly thereafter and now lives in Texas. She has struggled with alcoholism for many years and even though I no longer speak to her, I do still love her.
Josh was adopted in 2010 and he now lives in a small town in New York. Since I was older, I was never adopted and I moved to Georgia in 2009 to attend college.
Click the “Placement Timeline” link above for a detailed assessment of where we have lived.
Contact me: rebeka.geer@gmail.com
I tell my story to inform, to inspire, and to show other foster children that they’re not alone.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came to Winterville Elementary this morning! About a month ago, they came into Outback Steakhouse and after I told them about the economically-deprived children that my service group and I had adopted for Christmas, they were kind enough to offer their services to the entire school! So, from 11 – 1 this afternoon, I served as Santa’s picture-taking daughter/elf/future Mrs. Claus/whatever other titles the children gave me. Each class took a picture with Santa and I’m on my way to develop and deliver them. You can see the pure joy of Christmas in everyone’s eyes and it’s absolutely magical :) And of course, I couldn’t leave without sitting on Santa’s lap too!
There’s nothing like catching up over a nice cup of coffee :)
No matter how much time passes, it still doesn’t get any easier when I see my little brother posing in portraits with his “new” family. It’s hard to believe that its been a few years since the adoption was finalized and he changed his last name. I like to pretend that he’s still that Spongebob-loving 3rd grade boy I remember because every time I see how grownup he has become, all I can think about is how much of his life I have missed:
He looks so happy too…
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ve been having some super awesome hair days lately, and I must confess…if I were to bump into Willow Smith anytime soon, I’d totally challenge her to a hair-whip off. #justsayin
Proven fact: Cute outfits and good hair days make studying more enjoyable. (Taken with Instagram at Miller Student Learning Center)
My hair’s getting so long (Taken with Instagram at University of Georgia)
Introducing my love Briee. She’s moving to Germany this Saturday and I’m going to miss her so much! (Taken with instagram)
Starbucks man tells me I have “great hair” almost every time I come in…it never gets old :)
Circa ‘95 - my little brother Josh was like an accessory to me <3
The beach wave hair is my new favorite (Taken with instagram)
I’m hoping the big hair will draw attention away from the spider bite (Taken with instagram)
edit: you can see it so much better in this picture
I always loved climbing things
I look like a giant
