tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post4106045140331994423..comments2023-05-17T01:18:54.538-07:00Comments on Our Own: Blog Union '08Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-40883543261225503772008-10-28T18:39:00.000-07:002008-10-28T18:39:00.000-07:00Such a beautiful post. So many of your words touch...Such a beautiful post. So many of your words touched me. Thanks,Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383941522179777296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-66556742736906452182008-09-07T11:52:00.000-07:002008-09-07T11:52:00.000-07:00Lori,You summed everything up so beautifully and I...Lori,<BR/>You summed everything up so beautifully and I can relate to so much of what you said... we were also victims of unexplained infertility and it felt so good to be with families that were like ours. I wish we would have had a little more time getting to know you guys but we look forward to seeing you again next year.<BR/>ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965689259696367987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-29726302695506166192008-09-04T21:10:00.000-07:002008-09-04T21:10:00.000-07:00Beautifully written and so very very true! Now tha...Beautifully written and so very very true! Now that I am home with my babies I am still in awe of the blog community.Bravo for capturing it so eloquently!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-60664824416883595532008-09-04T06:06:00.000-07:002008-09-04T06:06:00.000-07:00Lori,Even though I read your blog religiously alon...Lori,<BR/><BR/>Even though I read your blog religiously along with many of the people you mentioned in this post I haven't projected myself into this whole blogger community. Don't ask me why. I don't really have an answer. After reading this post though it makes me wonder what I am missing. I somehow happened upon your blog the actual day you found out you didn't go through court. I remember telling my husband about your story, I remember praying for you and I vividly remember saying, "When we go to our life group tonight I want to make sure we pray for this couple and their situation." Honestly, it couldn't have been more than a couple hours later and we got our referral call. We were so thrilled and excited about our little girl. As we were driving to life group later I remember feeling guilty at the joy we were experiencing when you were experiencing such pain. Those weeks you were in limbo were agonizing for me - I can't even begin to imagine what you felt on a daily basis.<BR/><BR/>As for the sentiments that some people view you as "broken" or that you settled when you adopted.....morons!! That is the only word that desribes such utter nonsense. We have three boys biologically and have now been blessed with our daughter Eden who came home on April 1st. For me adoption was a much more intimate and purposeful journey to motherhood! Bless you both for your love for this little boy. He is beyond beautiful and someday I hope to have Eden meet some of these handsome boys!<BR/><BR/>BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03054165952560353012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-46342978787939140562008-09-02T21:32:00.000-07:002008-09-02T21:32:00.000-07:00you rock. bravo abe's momma!you rock. bravo abe's momma!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-74925667949897012872008-09-01T04:12:00.000-07:002008-09-01T04:12:00.000-07:00What a great post! I was trying not to get too up...What a great post! I was trying not to get too upset about missing the union but this post sealed the deal. I am bummed. It's definitely time for the girls and I to get off this rock so we can have more freedom to move about and meet up with this wonderful family. Hope to see you soon.Quinn Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934132460343901782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-2673575078865297252008-08-31T19:45:00.000-07:002008-08-31T19:45:00.000-07:00This really is a great post. This community of ad...This really is a great post. This community of adopting bloggers really is a tight-knit bunch who "get" each other. You're right. Family loves you and (hopefully) supports you, but they don't always understand. I love reading others' words and finding encouragement as I see others leading the way through the hills and valleys of this process. Thank you for putting it so clearly into words. I'm bookmarking this one.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390420401346933272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-69625109226617517582008-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:002008-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:00What an awesome post & amazing journey! I am ...What an awesome post & amazing journey! I am new to this blog & in the beginning of our journey to Ethiopia with Gladney! You inspire me, my new friend. Thank you, that gave me chills :) Come see my blog and our son Daniel who we adopted domestically through the state of Texas on July 9, 08. I have met many online friends through myspace who traveled the journey with us to our son. I too have friends on there are kindred spirits in a world you feel so alone in. I hope to meet some great people in blog land to share my journey with. It's so inspiring to read & watch videos of everyone's journey. That this does happen to real people :) I don't feel so alone. Thank you for posting this, just know you inspire me.<BR/><BR/>Ali in TexasAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146647066785844543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-57070160694595988472008-08-31T08:12:00.000-07:002008-08-31T08:12:00.000-07:00Okay, I am crying too, only after my husband told ...Okay, I am crying too, only after my husband told me to come in and read your post, he was crying too.<BR/>We are Jocelyn's parents and feel like we know all of you as well. When you said a "Family" you were right. As you all went through your process, we would ask Jocelyn on a daily basis any news from the current family that did not pass court. We prayed with each of you and celebrated with you when you received your travel dates. We watched for posts from in country, and had tears of joy as you all held your children for the first time.<BR/>We are a close family and yet we know it was your support and love that got Jocelyn through her journey.<BR/>You have all changed our lives and made us realize what is really important to us. <BR/>Thank you for sharing and allowing us to be part of your "family".<BR/><BR/>Lori, send this to Oprah or Diane Sawyer, this needs to be told to all others out there that could benefit.<BR/>Love you all!!!!Grammy and PapaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17823566773120994712008-08-30T22:29:00.000-07:002008-08-30T22:29:00.000-07:00I agree most whole-heartedly about so many of the ...I agree most whole-heartedly about so many of the things you've beautifully written. I hold tight to the thoughts of redemption and beauty through ashes. Thanks for the post. I am always trying to explain what it's like in the blogging community to non-adopters, but like so many other adoptive issues, they just don't get it. I hope we can meet up at a family reunion one day, in a non-stalkerish way. : ) Happy mothering.nell annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727450165587966442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17069050389092579512008-08-30T13:33:00.000-07:002008-08-30T13:33:00.000-07:00you turd...you totally made me cry. Such an amazi...you turd...you totally made me cry. <BR/><BR/>Such an amazing post. You captured our "adoption connection" so beautifully.~Laura~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12759632641148914853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-32878314063226467792008-08-30T10:45:00.000-07:002008-08-30T10:45:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your beautiful post!(and tha...Thank you so much for your beautiful post!(and thanks to stacie for pointing it out!)<BR/><BR/>Tears here as well!<BR/>Hope to meet you one day - I can use as many gatherings with "our people" as possible!<BR/><BR/>good wishes<BR/>Jennigigglechirphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805751570769453397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-60777652073831586722008-08-30T10:18:00.000-07:002008-08-30T10:18:00.000-07:00Lori-I have enjoyed reading your blog immensely (t...Lori-<BR/><BR/>I have enjoyed reading your blog immensely (though I rarely post comments). You've done good, Lori, real good. This post is so beautifully written. You are so open, thoughtful, reflective, and loving. I am so happy that you are a mommy. Abe is a little joy boy. We are blessed to have you all in our lives.chris_tina brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946603556972267140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-64026531950906971402008-08-30T05:15:00.000-07:002008-08-30T05:15:00.000-07:00hi!this is my first time here...i followed a link ...hi!<BR/><BR/>this is my first time here...i followed a link about this post from another blog! <BR/><BR/>i could not have said it any better myself! what an amazing community we are all a part of!<BR/><BR/>i look forward to going back through your blog and reading your story. you little guy is just precious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-62447849767127842982008-08-29T19:55:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:55:00.000-07:00LoriWhat an awesome post. And I have to point out ...Lori<BR/>What an awesome post. And I have to point out that so many of you who saw the Bottomlys etc as inspiration, have BECOME the inspiration to all of us other waiting people. You're like older siblings, or the elders in the tribe...(ok maybe not elders in the tribe but you get the point). Thanks for being that to so many. <BR/>can't wait to see you again at bu09Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240549050827136277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-73419254969446317542008-08-29T19:28:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:28:00.000-07:00What a beautiful post Lori! I really hope that we ...What a beautiful post Lori! I really hope that we can make it to next years BU. Thanks for your beautiful words!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842778531500045113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17731454639030688392008-08-29T14:32:00.000-07:002008-08-29T14:32:00.000-07:00Beautifully said...I hear you put a vote in for a ...Beautifully said...I hear you put a vote in for a Portland BU. It was fun to see you two.Autumn and Dan's familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439633486581902474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-51816176068945146392008-08-29T12:15:00.000-07:002008-08-29T12:15:00.000-07:00So I know I sent you an email with high compliment...So I know I sent you an email with high compliments for this post, but I am going to be honest and tell you I didn't read it all the first time. I just read through the post in its entirety and am crying too! You said everything so well... You hit the nail on the head (if you will) regarding the wonder of the blog community. <BR/><BR/>March Forth... Catchy title. I'd buy some copies. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210779824335611836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-51089214938346542952008-08-29T06:57:00.000-07:002008-08-29T06:57:00.000-07:00Happy tears today ... remembering your journey to ...Happy tears today ... remembering your journey to Abe ... and your priceless gift to us of taking photos and video of our Arsmea. <BR/><BR/>So grateful to have the support, love and encouragement of other adoptive families ... especially through technology!! ... when you live in a place like ND with few other people around. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing about the union. :)<BR/><BR/>Blessings~ ShellyShelly Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083694308527761405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-22593574914226096522008-08-29T03:00:00.000-07:002008-08-29T03:00:00.000-07:00How have I never seen your blog before? You've got...How have I never seen your blog before? You've got me feeling teary too, with that strange feeling of being understood by someone who lives on the other side of the world but somehow understands exactly what's going on in my head! What a great post - thanks so much for writing it. <BR/>xxCaroline (UK)Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-26851354034513144412008-08-28T23:32:00.000-07:002008-08-28T23:32:00.000-07:00Lori-I've been waiting for this post ever since yo...Lori-<BR/><BR/>I've been waiting for this post ever since you mentioned it when we had lunch. And I second Susan's comment - This American Life would be lucky to have this piece!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the support you have provided us as we journey down this road that so many great people --including you-- have already travelled. I feel privileged to be part of this community.<BR/><BR/>Let's get together again soon!<BR/><BR/>-beka<BR/>www.babydorr.comMore Dorrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365599846288104152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-29962170356535126502008-08-28T23:27:00.000-07:002008-08-28T23:27:00.000-07:00I needed that! I hope to one day meet you and bab...I needed that! I hope to one day meet you and baby Abe.. All I have been doing is blogging, people understand what your going through. With our wait getting longer and longer, I sometimes feel it will never happen.. Our agency has not had any referals in 2 months, so we have not moved up the chain much, but reading your post and seeing those pictures got me all excited again, well I've always been excited then I get in a funk, I just am so excited about becoming a mother, and starting a family. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful words.Erin Sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183840307051102704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-84737316037981829652008-08-28T22:45:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:45:00.000-07:00Beautiful...You are beautiful!Beautiful...You are beautiful!Danni and Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913598658012982425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-81935393874914243232008-08-28T21:44:00.000-07:002008-08-28T21:44:00.000-07:00Thank you for this beautiful post. It's all so tr...Thank you for this beautiful post. It's all so true. <BR/>Maureenmslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077424241121741826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-37971800541611852912008-08-28T20:49:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:49:00.000-07:00The tears are flowing here too. I am a lurker, its...The tears are flowing here too. I am a lurker, its true. I am not in the process of adopting, I am not even in the process of conceiving, but somehow I stumbled on to the Bottomly's blog and that infamous referral video and the rest is history. I have followed all of you for so long that when I saw pics of the blog union, I felt my own giddiness...kinda like I was picking celebraties out of family photos :) I don't know what else to say. I have been so inspired by you all. My husband doesn't totally understand it but he does support me when I tell him that someday we will adopt from EthiopiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com