tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.comments2012-10-17T02:48:40.041-05:00Our Adoption JourneyDavid and Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08950785560568655697noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-38677490630057155582010-05-19T21:06:25.614-05:002010-05-19T21:06:25.614-05:00I'm still just amazed by your incredible story...I'm still just amazed by your incredible story! Man...I know we only found out a few weeks ago but it sure does seem like time FLEW by! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to "meet" the little guy either...so very exciting!!<br /><br />MelbaMelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058896619253076094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-65142065387029816472010-05-19T01:31:44.268-05:002010-05-19T01:31:44.268-05:00just change the name of the blog, the url of the b...just change the name of the blog, the url of the blog is perfect.<br /><br />did i tell you that we're stoked for yall? well, we are. love, richardson<br /><br />btw: i'm checking in with this at 131am.. there is a reason for that. &:~)gavin richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089190477657027849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-65440322399967939482010-05-04T09:28:13.354-05:002010-05-04T09:28:13.354-05:00I hear you about the blog name change. I'm act...I hear you about the blog name change. I'm actually going to change the name of our blog once Rachel comes, since the blog will no longer be just about adoption, although I'm still going to focus on adoption issues and keep the pregnancy posting to a minimum. That's me, though, and only since we have adopted a child.HappyAutisticMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155037824384409624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-66643312968021742902010-05-04T09:25:41.474-05:002010-05-04T09:25:41.474-05:00I have a friend who didn't know until she was ...I have a friend who didn't know until she was getting migraines at what turned out to be 10 weeks along. Man, am I jealous about no morning sickness--no way could I have not known, LOL. Wow, this is so amazing! Little boys are incredible:-) As for the short prep time, it is probably almost a good thing. Waiting 36 weeks is an eternity, and all that worrying about what could go wrong. We prepared for Andrew in just a couple days, and he turned out all right, so you'll do just fine. Anyway, congrats!!!HappyAutisticMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155037824384409624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-9544098882971325582010-04-28T09:51:19.059-05:002010-04-28T09:51:19.059-05:00Jennifer and David, I haven't checked out your...Jennifer and David, I haven't checked out your page in months and don't know why I did today. Your news made me cry! I've followed along with your story here and there. I've told friends that I'd found a couple online who were trying to adopt and how sad it was that you weren't getting a baby when others were. Not to mention those having babies who are not capable of taking care of them, etc. I've prayed for you many times in the last two years. You two having your own baby makes me certain that prayers are answered! Good luck to your little family! Hope all goes well and I'll look forward to seeing photos of your baby boy!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-63202922742996461472010-04-19T09:36:39.170-05:002010-04-19T09:36:39.170-05:00Congratulations!!!! That's fantastic, amazing,...Congratulations!!!! That's fantastic, amazing, wonderful news!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087506654942064061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-72651882383352992932010-04-18T21:55:37.578-05:002010-04-18T21:55:37.578-05:00WONDERFUL!!!!WONDERFUL!!!!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-26245740452945268872010-04-18T21:35:46.443-05:002010-04-18T21:35:46.443-05:00Oh WOW...and especially after that last post of yo...Oh WOW...and especially after that last post of yours. I was feeling really sad for you and then I hopped on and read THIS news, how amazing! <br /><br />Congratulations!!<br /><br />MelbaMelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058896619253076094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-11481800901796084022010-04-18T20:48:18.385-05:002010-04-18T20:48:18.385-05:00:) Happy day! Things can work in such strange wa...:) Happy day! Things can work in such strange ways...KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675117636370455435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-10592438529832160572010-04-06T18:45:26.670-05:002010-04-06T18:45:26.670-05:00I totally understand, we just had our 18 month upd...I totally understand, we just had our 18 month update to our home study, and in the meantime, my s-i-l has had 2 children not to mention other friends. it is hard to be happy for others when you so desperately want a child. I don't know that we would be content to not have children the rest of our lives, but if that happens, I trust God will give me some peace about it. Until then He has given me a strong desire to be a mother, so wait I do. Hang in there. Your time and my time will come soon.Laura and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461173586435525294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-3536507482205271362010-03-25T08:09:33.143-05:002010-03-25T08:09:33.143-05:00If it makes you feel any better, that talk about n...If it makes you feel any better, that talk about not having children…it has been happening here too. You are not alone in your feelings. Hoping for better days ahead!KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675117636370455435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-40158300653256582682010-03-24T17:57:03.637-05:002010-03-24T17:57:03.637-05:00I'd have looked too. I'm guessing it was ...I'd have looked too. I'm guessing it was probably because adoption is important to you and there are times when you want to DO SOMETHING about it. But when you're completely powerless and the website is a link to the process, you end up looking.<br /><br />In the UK, there is a website with hard to place children, called 'Be My Parent' and when I'm feeling broody and restless, I go on it, looking for sibling groups needing families. An utterly pointless exercise, given that we're STILL waiting to be assessed, but it makes me feel connected to the process. <br /><br />It's a pain, this waiting business....Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087506654942064061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-867977427947926832010-03-24T16:20:24.356-05:002010-03-24T16:20:24.356-05:00I remember all those emotions...I, too, went to ou...I remember all those emotions...I, too, went to our website every month to scope out all the families that had been placed. It always made we wonder what was wrong with us that they were all getting chosen and we weren't....<br /><br />Don't give up.<br /><br />Any day, any minute your life can change in an instant.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-36096986869105630292010-03-15T16:33:37.437-05:002010-03-15T16:33:37.437-05:00No one can imagine the internal debate you go thro...No one can imagine the internal debate you go through when you choose to give your child up, or when you choose to keep them, thereby denying someone else the right at parenthood. Nor can anyone understand the emotional and physical toil on a person whom is unable to have their own children. I have been on both sides of this battle, and I completely sympathize. My heart goes out to you, and all those in your position.Froggycarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398347763266678423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-49887761569507775932010-02-27T18:27:34.443-06:002010-02-27T18:27:34.443-06:00On Friday, it was cold here...but sunny. I went f...On Friday, it was cold here...but sunny. I went for a walk. I can't wait for Spring to get here!KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675117636370455435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-19702992416037880152010-02-14T19:36:12.999-06:002010-02-14T19:36:12.999-06:00I know. It's tough to watch while there is so...I know. It's tough to watch while there is so much turmoil for an adoption sister. Something about this process connects in ways that are actually a little hard to understand. <br /><br />But I also understand and agree with your comments about birth mothers as well. We all do go into this process taking a calculated risk with the knowledge that there is no guarantee. <br /><br />Still though, it is hard so I understand why you're feeling sad. Hang in there!<br /><br />MelbaMelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058896619253076094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-40558868018953001862010-02-10T20:49:21.180-06:002010-02-10T20:49:21.180-06:00So sorry!So sorry!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-14639674103033955192010-02-08T20:13:58.670-06:002010-02-08T20:13:58.670-06:00Praying for him...and you! Love you girl!:)Praying for him...and you! Love you girl!:)Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090421642577437909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-52373142406505082112010-02-05T09:28:15.000-06:002010-02-05T09:28:15.000-06:00I agree with the statement that I won't be abl...I agree with the statement that I won't be able to wait 36 months. We also have been discussing that should we ever have a child, there will most likely only be one. I don't believe that I can do this again. Hoping for better days ahead...KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675117636370455435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-47202701054013774882010-02-01T12:44:56.317-06:002010-02-01T12:44:56.317-06:00semi-sarcastic gavin says, just go grab a bunch of...semi-sarcastic gavin says, just go grab a bunch of kids from haiti who are orphaned & displaced.. i really wish it were that easy, we'd do it ourselves.gavin richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089190477657027849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-68345160869213153612010-02-01T12:43:45.970-06:002010-02-01T12:43:45.970-06:00everyone is on a path with the whole spiritual lif...everyone is on a path with the whole spiritual life. i like to think of church not so much a place i get stuff from, but what i put into. i say every once in awhile that 'church at its best is a family, church at its worst is a family' and you just don't walk away from family. so i'd ask how much a part of things do you feel.. or will you resolve to be a stable member of the family for others to look to.<br /><br />i could go on, as you are probably not surprised. &:~Dgavin richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089190477657027849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-55619960410117636732010-01-31T11:21:56.530-06:002010-01-31T11:21:56.530-06:00My mum is going through the same deliberation. Her...My mum is going through the same deliberation. Her church has changed so much recently, but if she changes and then they get a new pastor again it might go back to how she likes it. Difficult decision though.The SecretMasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616871801579397004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-7451010545504815002010-01-30T22:36:26.715-06:002010-01-30T22:36:26.715-06:00You gotta go with your gut (AKA the Holy Spirit). ...You gotta go with your gut (AKA the Holy Spirit). I'm not an advocate for church hopping because most people do it for the wrong reasons - the pastor's wife offends them, their tastes have changes, they're looking for something newer and better, etc. I think most people leave for selfish reasons instead of really rooting into a place that God called them.<br /><br />Now. That being said. It sounds to me that your church has changed directions and is trending toward the ever popular "seeker" style. If that is the case and you are no longer being fed and challened and experiencing community than ask God if it's time for you to move on. Pray on it for a few weeks. If you feel at peace with the decision, trust that God is leading you on.<br /><br />As a new Christian, it is very important for you to be plugged into a community of Believers that will stand with you and encourage you weekly.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-65307928341592149492010-01-30T12:00:22.985-06:002010-01-30T12:00:22.985-06:00Isn't it so weird how time just keeps ticking ...Isn't it so weird how time just keeps ticking and it's like this long-lost dream out there that just seems so far away? I still feel like that now. I could be called to the hospital any second, and I still won't know if I have a baby of my own for another 2 1/2 to three weeks. The waiting is RIDICULOUS...and the up and down of the government system is even worse...<br /><br />Donnie and I have been talking about our options if this match doesn't go through. We are seriously considering switching to international if it doesn't, and going international for a sibling if it does. I agree that having siblings is THE BEST! It's definitely more expensive, but there are so many kids out there who need homes, the chances of things changing once you go to get them are miniscule, and you are taking them out of a horrible situation. God can provide the money to do it...we're going to try not to let that stop us.<br /><br />I wish there was a support group for the WAITING families, since that takes up SO much more time than the training! Maybe we should get one started...Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090421642577437909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8497545338981923218.post-44007027131220386332010-01-30T11:34:20.403-06:002010-01-30T11:34:20.403-06:00Very interesting question...
If I were trying to ...Very interesting question...<br /><br />If I were trying to decide on a new church, there are a few things I would ask myself...<br /><br />1) Does the pastor preach the Word?<br />2) Are the people genuinely friendly and caring?<br />3) Will I be able to personally be involved, or will I just be a number?<br />4) Does the worship style point to performance or to being in communication with God?<br /><br />I wholeheartedly believe that church is a place to fellowship with other believers, grown in your relationship with God, and use your gifts to serve Him. If people (leaders) in the church start obviously following their own agenda, that would be my cue to leave. God is not in that...<br /><br />I know you're about twenty minutes away, but I would love for you and David to come to church with us ANYTIME, even if it's just to see what's out there. We lead a small group class with some couples who actually still don't have kids (a HUGE blessing to me!!!), and they would welcome you both! Seriously, let me know when you could come with us...as early as tomorrow!<br /><br />P.S...How is the snow up there?<br />P.S. 2..I pray for you and your coming baby every day!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090421642577437909noreply@blogger.com