tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post441266007603726255..comments2023-10-11T08:54:40.442-05:00Comments on Unedited: Adoption UpdateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-44053284178179617002012-04-13T13:40:52.526-05:002012-04-13T13:40:52.526-05:00That's beautiful Jen. Wishing you the best eve...That's beautiful Jen. Wishing you the best every step through this process!Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-5747129585047212372012-04-13T09:59:36.229-05:002012-04-13T09:59:36.229-05:00Sending lots of good thoughts and wishes your way....Sending lots of good thoughts and wishes your way. I hope everything goes smoothly with the adoption process.<br /><br />Susanne<br /><a href="http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-40317947153353028582012-04-13T09:35:54.421-05:002012-04-13T09:35:54.421-05:00What a wonderful idea of a "opportunity book....What a wonderful idea of a "opportunity book." I know you guys will make great parents because you obviously have a lot of love.<br />- Maurice Mitchell<br /><a href="http://www.thegeektwins.com" rel="nofollow">The Geek Twins</a> | <a href="http://FilmSketchr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Film Sketchr</a><br />@thegeektwins | @mauricem1972Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-44746074878350474942012-04-12T20:49:54.925-05:002012-04-12T20:49:54.925-05:00You're moving along! So excited for you. I'...You're moving along! So excited for you. I'll be praying for the perfect match. ;)A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-20188993873299639292012-04-12T13:23:36.754-05:002012-04-12T13:23:36.754-05:00Keeping good thoughts for you in my heart xKeeping good thoughts for you in my heart xSarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-51083049098243381482012-04-12T10:55:58.512-05:002012-04-12T10:55:58.512-05:00Oh, Jen, I missed this announcement somehow! I kne...Oh, Jen, I missed this announcement somehow! I knew you had moved, but the adoption is new to me. CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy and excited for you. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-61539383392862103332012-04-12T05:49:10.118-05:002012-04-12T05:49:10.118-05:00How exciting for you! Enjoy every step and the ant...How exciting for you! Enjoy every step and the anticipation. I pray it happens fast!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-55225887243993795892012-04-11T17:38:18.853-05:002012-04-11T17:38:18.853-05:00One step closer, Jen. Sending good vibes your way....One step closer, Jen. Sending good vibes your way.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-87528796096058325092012-04-11T15:03:56.341-05:002012-04-11T15:03:56.341-05:00Congratulations on getting started and good luck.Congratulations on getting started and good luck.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-65677627371589159862012-04-11T14:38:58.969-05:002012-04-11T14:38:58.969-05:00That is so exciting! Good luck to you and your hus...That is so exciting! Good luck to you and your husband!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-12330261291333381752012-04-11T14:38:55.218-05:002012-04-11T14:38:55.218-05:00That is so exciting! Good luck to you and your hus...That is so exciting! Good luck to you and your husband!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-86340481509675144042012-04-11T14:37:49.109-05:002012-04-11T14:37:49.109-05:00Wishing you all the best~Wishing you all the best~Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-28113126334478748252012-04-11T14:37:29.393-05:002012-04-11T14:37:29.393-05:00I'm so excited for you! There is such joy in ...I'm so excited for you! There is such joy in adoption but yes there is fear and pain too. We've adopted two (well, the second one is getting finalized in 6 days!) and I'm sorry to say some of your fears will come to pass. Worse yet there are failed adoptions where you think it is settled and are ready for the baby but the biological mother decides that adoption isn't the best choice. It's painful and miserable, but you will survive. THE RIGHT CHILD FOR YOU WILL FIND YOU. I know that because of our experiences, both bad and good. <br /><br />Good luck, we'll be praying for you!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-14192309789029742372012-04-11T14:10:34.108-05:002012-04-11T14:10:34.108-05:00No fear, Jen. God will place just the right child ...No fear, Jen. God will place just the right child in your lives.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-55420258096509804842012-04-11T13:22:44.203-05:002012-04-11T13:22:44.203-05:00Thanks for keeping us updated, Jen! I've been ...Thanks for keeping us updated, Jen! I've been praying about it. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-51842736288134794882012-04-11T12:03:53.768-05:002012-04-11T12:03:53.768-05:00Thinking of you Jen and sending the most positive ...Thinking of you Jen and sending the most positive vibes possible.Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-882861776717911512012-04-11T11:45:08.408-05:002012-04-11T11:45:08.408-05:00Sounds like you are moving along. The process of b...Sounds like you are moving along. The process of bringing a child into your life is totally different than any other experience!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-48730144172466524482012-04-11T10:42:18.013-05:002012-04-11T10:42:18.013-05:00As someone who can't have kids, watching your ...As someone who can't have kids, watching your story unfold is very exciting and consoling for me. It is a beautiful thing :)<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-67160426016480909892012-04-11T08:59:22.588-05:002012-04-11T08:59:22.588-05:00Thanks for the update and I wish you the best of l...Thanks for the update and I wish you the best of luck!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-10199865307901273712012-04-11T08:50:19.971-05:002012-04-11T08:50:19.971-05:00Thanks for the update. I hope everything goes smoo...Thanks for the update. I hope everything goes smoothly, and you soon have a bundle of joy!! We had several friends who went through the same process, and I remember reading their "opportunity books." They were a joy. I hope you get to keep a copy to show your child when he or she gets older.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-82283211114124846472012-04-11T07:51:01.298-05:002012-04-11T07:51:01.298-05:00Thanks for the update Jen, I hope things go well f...Thanks for the update Jen, I hope things go well for you guys :D I'm sure you'll be excellent parents and that you'll find the right soul.Ellen Brickleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184391430927483100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-15538662987295801762012-04-11T07:23:49.568-05:002012-04-11T07:23:49.568-05:00Best of luck to you! My husband and I have been tr...Best of luck to you! My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for years, but unfortunately my 2 pregnancies both ended in miscarriage. It's great that you're sharing your adoption experience, especially since there are others who may need the insight for similar endeavors.<br /><br />Keep us posted on your journey and good luck again!Gina Cioccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024256412233972412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-50709694678461461352012-04-11T07:12:16.013-05:002012-04-11T07:12:16.013-05:00Thank you for updating us. I hope and trust you an...Thank you for updating us. I hope and trust you and your husband will be matched with just the right one - that one child you will be best for, and who will be best for you. Jumping into anything unknown is always scary, but keeping at it even through the fear is what makes us brave. Doing it for another person, especially one you've never met and can't even imagine? That is LOVE in capital letters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-84382680259477547772012-04-11T07:10:06.159-05:002012-04-11T07:10:06.159-05:00I can totally relate. The uncertainty is hard to d...I can totally relate. The uncertainty is hard to deal with. But it's so exciting you're moving forward. Definitely keep us updated. So excited for you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-26160487407942018302012-04-11T06:49:22.981-05:002012-04-11T06:49:22.981-05:00Wow, so many new emotions. I wish you and your hus...Wow, so many new emotions. I wish you and your husband the best. Keep us posted.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.com