tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post7376042085591367008..comments2023-03-25T03:46:29.201-05:00Comments on Our Ethiopian Adoption Journey: I knew this would happen...Chad, Laura, Sara and Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600626654475749083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-71612691285894312592010-01-09T08:17:10.548-06:002010-01-09T08:17:10.548-06:00I have been feeling up and down and all over the p...I have been feeling up and down and all over the place as well. One day I feel confident everything will be fine and then the next day I am in a mood thinking it will never happen and wondering why I continue to chase after the carrot. I'm glad we heard of so many referrals this week, it has boosted my hope again. You guys are very close now!The Warren Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602365344362813542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-53046442585289374112010-01-07T11:55:46.408-06:002010-01-07T11:55:46.408-06:00Laura,
I think you hit the nail on the head for m...Laura, <br />I think you hit the nail on the head for many of us. December's high was so incredible but/and I think it's reality now. For me, the hardest part is that we have nothing to go on. What I mean is this is a new (wonderfully new) agency so there's no real predictability to it. That's the toughest part for me. Will there be ten more this month, will there be 1 more. The Proposal said 5/month for the first six months but who knows. We're about 2 1/2 months behind you and I don't know if getting that list will help my confidence or hinder it, as it will be more 'black and white'. <br />I do agree w/ one of the comments above though that the child who is your child, YOUR CHILD is simply not ready yet. And when he/she is, you will know. And it will all fall in to place - maybe not as quickly as any of us would like, but it will. <br />AshleighAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464921024238713107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-64329444177246994942010-01-07T10:53:21.515-06:002010-01-07T10:53:21.515-06:00I voted. And I'm sorry. I really do understa...I voted. And I'm sorry. I really do understand. I'm about 4 months behind you, and am just hoping for the fall. The wait sucks, but it will come. That's how I comfort myself, anyway.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390420401346933272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-90470489689264838852010-01-07T10:29:48.559-06:002010-01-07T10:29:48.559-06:00I can understand your thoughts/feelings about the ...I can understand your thoughts/feelings about the poll. I think I would be the same way. But whenever the referrral happens it will be at exactly the right time, even though it doesn't feel that way right now. That child will be meant for you!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05465229000480346898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-10377955213183066562010-01-07T08:49:07.564-06:002010-01-07T08:49:07.564-06:00so back in that place hey? it's such a bad, ha...so back in that place hey? it's such a bad, hard place to be. nothing i say will help you so all i will say is i get it. and love you my friend.Lavonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570143383826108862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-33852419787710715132010-01-06T22:45:43.046-06:002010-01-06T22:45:43.046-06:00oh man, i remember that insane anxiety/nervousness...oh man, i remember that insane anxiety/nervousness/excitement when we were close to getting our referral. Some days at the thought of it I was literally shaking. It's hard! <br /><br />And just so you know, i confidently picked February as that was the month we were united with our Moses and got to bring him home. It's a good month, and I pray it will bring you good good news!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937795241602964804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-23396363101339330322010-01-06T20:17:36.853-06:002010-01-06T20:17:36.853-06:00Hi Laura,
I'm feeling it too. Is this ever g...Hi Laura,<br /><br />I'm feeling it too. Is this ever going to happen? The roller-coaster ride of emotions continues. Ugh1Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16989466282881739783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-20883537901793967182010-01-06T17:56:32.537-06:002010-01-06T17:56:32.537-06:00Hi Laura, Sorry you are feeling sad these last few...Hi Laura, Sorry you are feeling sad these last few days. I think it's perfectly normal and don't blame you in any way. We have been through so much in the last year and I think we all try to convince ourselves that we are now strong and will be fine but it's stronger than we are and it comes from the inside. Something out of our control. You must let it out, work through it and you will get better for a few more days, weeks. Hang in there, it will happen.Natalie and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381155329200596086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784135403058574688.post-53918876058611567412010-01-06T17:04:54.812-06:002010-01-06T17:04:54.812-06:00Have you read my blog post from a day or two ago? ...Have you read my blog post from a day or two ago? I'm, like, completely ITCHING for more referrals. I check the yahoo forum every hour, at least, and am on the edge of my seat waiting. I'm usually a rather patient person, but not at the moment, let me tell you. So you've got company!!<br /><br />I think I voted Feb - I voted this way because you were told it might be as early as Jan but I wanted to assume cautious optimism. Whenever it happens will be the exact right time, though, and once it happens, I imagine that the long wait will soon fade into insignificance. Note: I'm talking as much to myself as I am to you. Almost there!<br /><br />RUthHi from Ruth!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04696686601621200587noreply@blogger.com