tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post4805843553303566266..comments2023-10-10T07:16:40.358-07:00Comments on RDH Mom: Our Adoption Journey, epilogueAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07609471622265969310noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-24310295206065192562008-11-15T11:19:00.000-08:002008-11-15T11:19:00.000-08:00Thank you for sharing your story....*tears*....and...Thank you for sharing your story....*tears*....and (((Hugs)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-15935176319871066922008-07-30T00:59:00.000-07:002008-07-30T00:59:00.000-07:00I read your second adoption story as you posted it...I read your second adoption story as you posted it, but just tonight read the first one.<BR/>I kept it together until this epilogue, then I lost it. Thank goodness I'm in a quiet corner at work! lol<BR/>Beautiful, touching stories, and so well-written. You are all so blessed to have each other!<BR/>xoxoPutting the FUN in DysFUNctionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996772324484385959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-71713475066554023452008-05-21T08:13:00.000-07:002008-05-21T08:13:00.000-07:00Oh WOW! I need the kleenex now. I finally had th...Oh WOW! I need the kleenex now. I finally had the time to sit down and read the complete series through. Just amazing and how absolutely wonderful. Cassie is such a lucky girl to have you - and to have a birth mother with enough wisdom to know she was doing the right thing.<BR/><BR/>I am on to read the next story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-56362498292027401542008-02-07T08:40:00.000-08:002008-02-07T08:40:00.000-08:00This has been an amazing series. Every single pos...This has been an amazing series. Every single post has left me with tears streaming down my face. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to read the next one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-42509187084617237792008-02-06T06:11:00.000-08:002008-02-06T06:11:00.000-08:00I was wondering if there would be a series two, lo...I was wondering if there would be a series two, looking forward to it. <BR/><BR/>You wrote this series so beautifully and passionately and it has been a pleasure to read.Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-89921014367148350012008-02-05T00:13:00.000-08:002008-02-05T00:13:00.000-08:00Again i have tears, it sure sounds like an amazing...Again i have tears, it sure sounds like an amazing experince. A sounds like a wonderful person who truly knew what she was doing in giving you CassieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-49182354752871138502008-02-04T18:45:00.000-08:002008-02-04T18:45:00.000-08:00You bring tears to my eyes. I am a child of divor...You bring tears to my eyes. I am a child of divorce. I met my dad when I was 18 and always had to sneak to see him. My mom would never have been able to handle that if I had been adopted. You are wonderful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-15024978412081633582008-02-04T03:30:00.000-08:002008-02-04T03:30:00.000-08:00Unlike your situation, my sister and her husband k...Unlike your situation, my sister and her husband kept my niece's history a secret (never a good idea). Our whole family had to unwillingly lie to our niece for 23 years about why she looked different from the rest of the family. I'm glad it's over!<BR/>Kudos to you and your husband for doing it right. I'm sure Cassie loves you even more because of your honesty. <BR/>Beautiful post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-12452528733422278462008-02-03T21:01:00.000-08:002008-02-03T21:01:00.000-08:00Alison,I agree with Irene, break the story into th...Alison,<BR/><BR/>I agree with Irene, break the story into three parts! Each portion has a gift that deserves to be shared with others.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad that I came to know you through our blogs, and that you chose to share this journey. It has always been my opinion that it doesn't really matter HOW someone becomes a parent, but what they do with that privilege once they receive it!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DebDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328458241519464529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-21060831603138776372008-02-03T19:58:00.000-08:002008-02-03T19:58:00.000-08:00Thanks for the comment. SUSHI?! aarrghh! Your a...Thanks for the comment. SUSHI?! aarrghh! <BR/>Your adoption journey has been very enjoyable to read, beautiful and touching. =)Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996772324484385959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-31360943034284978502008-02-03T18:57:00.000-08:002008-02-03T18:57:00.000-08:00I loved reading your beautiful adoption story from...I loved reading your beautiful adoption story from the first word to the very last. I look forward to your next story.tiki_ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514668932799794084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-56374281939361213352008-02-03T13:39:00.000-08:002008-02-03T13:39:00.000-08:00Alison, it must be a lifelong process to reconcile...Alison, it must be a lifelong process to reconcile that idea that you were loved so very much that your birthmom chose to give you a better life, yet to know that, yes, your birthmom LEFT. I think the way you have handled this with Cassie is the best way possible. How tough that must be sometimes to watch her struggle with that! Yet you have remained open and accepting of the whole big picture and approach it with nothing but love. What a powerful gift you are giving your children. I am so happy you've chosen to write about it. And as for the 2000 word limit on the Cup of Comfort entry, break the story into 3 parts and send in all three entries! Each piece is so gorgeous -- some stories are best that leave 'em wondering. I think you can do it. I sure hope you'll try. xxooIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-50191789942346739502008-02-03T06:49:00.000-08:002008-02-03T06:49:00.000-08:00That was so beautiful. I'm so glad that everythin...That was so beautiful. I'm so glad that everything worked so well for you all.Alix https://www.blogger.com/profile/04684209302932310537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-56496944896054536582008-02-03T05:18:00.000-08:002008-02-03T05:18:00.000-08:00Tears are just pouring out of my eyes. This is su...Tears are just pouring out of my eyes. This is such an inspirational story. You are an amazing mom.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-53108634687236181322008-02-03T03:59:00.000-08:002008-02-03T03:59:00.000-08:00I have so enjoyed reading your wonderful story wit...I have so enjoyed reading your wonderful story with a happy ending. Open adoption, when it works, like it has for you is so rewarding for both families. I look forward to reading your next journey which from what you have said did not run as smoothly!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-71155230394503999352008-02-02T22:58:00.000-08:002008-02-02T22:58:00.000-08:00although we have discussed adoption ourselves we h...although we have discussed adoption ourselves we have never considered an open adoption. its nice to read a story where it worked out so well, you are truly blessed!Mamarazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053091142306052509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-2416318945655272962008-02-02T21:19:00.000-08:002008-02-02T21:19:00.000-08:00This has been a beautiful series of posts to read,...This has been a beautiful series of posts to read, to follow you and your husband through the entire process of adoption of your daughter. Thank you for being so open, for writing so beautifully about ALL the emotions that came into play for you and your husband as well as interpreting what probably were some really difficult things for "A" at the time, and even today. Just an excellent series of posts to read about and you should be commended for putting this up here -wonderful series of lessons about so many things, all rolled into a bundle that came your way one day and became the daughter you love and appreciate today and everyday.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-432350654444522232.post-58043783842585264712008-02-02T20:33:00.000-08:002008-02-02T20:33:00.000-08:00I've loved reading this story! :)I've loved reading this story! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com