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About thisnest

The Sparrows are happily married, and the parents of five children. Donna and her husband Antonio are college sweethearts who also raised his seven siblings, many with special needs, for nearly two decades. Along the way they have navigated the ups and downs of being a blended, black, white, and brown family. Donna celebrates each day of blessings and embraces her family’s “interraciality” through poetry, anecdotes, and glimpses into her beautifully chaotic life on her blog at www.ThisNest.com

Going to Paradise

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thisnest

He’s been very inquisitive (what’s new?) about life and death lately – especially as they pertain to God and Heaven. During this last installment of The Bible, even though he seemed busily distracted with play in the other room, he … Continue reading →

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A First Hello and a Final Goodbye

Posted on April 4, 2013 by thisnest

I went into labor on my due date – a first for me, as my first two wanted to just stay in the womb. Once I had contacted the troops (that would be the army of women in my family who … Continue reading →

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Happy 16th Birthday, Mamacita <3

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thisnest

Oh Lord, where has the time gone? I so appreciate the blessing of being her mama…I just didn’t expect to see her become a young woman so quickly. It feels like just yesterday – that is what Tony and I … Continue reading →

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Doggy or Vampire?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by thisnest

The boys built a fort in the living room yesterday. Okay, so they helped me build them a fort – whatever. They played inside of that thing all day, coming out only for snacks and toys – which they carried back … Continue reading →

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Growing an Athlete

Posted on March 4, 2013 by thisnest

She is magnificent – a beauty in, out, and all the way around. I love to watch her play. I hope she knows I am her biggest fan. Even when, as in the case of her last tournament, her team … Continue reading →

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