tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post5719328788464594115..comments2024-02-13T06:23:16.777-05:00Comments on Adopting M.E.: Didn't mean to leave you hangingMary Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14416798580398814009noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-60604711676256164572008-11-23T19:59:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:59:00.000-05:00COmpletely understand how draining this must be fo...COmpletely understand how draining this must be for you. All these feelings bubbling to the surface again. Take as much time as you need. You've got us all hooked now, we aren't going anywhere. :)Cupcake Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588999664483664504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-19470809415998317222008-11-23T13:49:00.000-05:002008-11-23T13:49:00.000-05:00We were all disappointed in the cliffhanger, but i...We were all disappointed in the cliffhanger, but it makes sense to only write that emotionally draining stuff during the week. You are able to relax on the weekends then, so enjoy yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14903843380724148691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-56042797195107054562008-11-23T08:14:00.000-05:002008-11-23T08:14:00.000-05:00Corrine and I have completed the state-mandated mo...Corrine and I have completed the state-mandated month-long course on adoption and the stuff they teach you is mentally draining (for example, upwards of 65 percent of the children placed in foster/adoptive homes have been abused emotionally, physically or sexually - and that's a conservative estimate)<BR/><BR/>So my hat is off to you, MET, for doing this. For talking about your own adoption "story" and the as-yet finished journey (does it ever really finish?)<BR/><BR/>As much as I like to joke, there is no punchline today. Our journey to adopting a child has been exciting, educating, frustrating, but more than anything, sobering.<BR/><BR/>Your comments, your advice to us as adoptive parents, are nuggets of gold, believe me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830525553830638384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-44499966300039392972008-11-23T04:43:00.000-05:002008-11-23T04:43:00.000-05:00M.E., thanks for stopping by...I'm happy to 'meet'...M.E., thanks for stopping by...I'm happy to 'meet' you. I too am glad that you have got on the blog-bandwagon. It is addicting, therapeutic, exhausting, frustrating and eventually healing. I am still trying to find my way---my place here in the blogosphere, still uneasy at how much I want to share. But so far it has been one of the best things i've ever done for myself. So jump on board and know that you are not walking this journey alone and that this is a safe place to be. Take care and have a good weekend.joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-90297911355386144262008-11-23T01:35:00.000-05:002008-11-23T01:35:00.000-05:00I too understand how draining blogging can be. I ...I too understand how draining blogging can be. I am just looking forward to hearing all about it monday :) Have a great one! See you Monday! ;)Odettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793858002476113533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-50270262214415877552008-11-22T17:31:00.000-05:002008-11-22T17:31:00.000-05:00So would you call this a non-blog? I think everyo...So would you call this a non-blog? I think everyone that reads (or writes)blogs likes the cliff-hanger thing every now and then and you did it up right.<BR/><BR/>When everybody groans you know you did good.<BR/><BR/>HelenReddirt Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485995791439570214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-88015795756287487812008-11-22T11:15:00.000-05:002008-11-22T11:15:00.000-05:00And then I see there is more waiting! Hehehe.I un...And then I see there is more waiting! Hehehe.<BR/><BR/>I understand the exhaustion. Its your story and it will come in your time.<BR/><BR/>Take care! Looking forward to Monday!!! I'm adding you to my blogroll so I can see your post when it pops up!Lipstick Junglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337519219488384852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-23475156944453660982008-11-22T09:37:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:37:00.000-05:00I am so sitting on th eedge of my seat because I g...I am so sitting on th eedge of my seat because I get to RE-LIVE this emotional roller coaster with you... and I am finding that i recall some things that during the ride I did not have time to take out and evaluate and process because once on the ride and strapped in it does not slow down much at all... you have the hurry up and wait moments but your emotions are still running rampant...and ITS NOT FAIR making me wait until MONDAY!!!! I read blogs all weekend ... LOLOLOL ok I will TRY to be patient!Laura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-44504626725211814062008-11-22T09:13:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:13:00.000-05:00ME...make it a good weekend!~AirmanMom returning t...ME...make it a good weekend!<BR/><BR/>~AirmanMom returning to her blog...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-73508987745500539982008-11-22T09:01:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:01:00.000-05:00SHould you two get a room? I mean jeesh....all th...SHould you two get a room? I mean jeesh....all this chatting back and forth.<BR/><BR/>MET...<BR/><BR/>2 things...<BR/><BR/>you ARE long winded (but I like that)<BR/><BR/>and<BR/><BR/>you love a dramatic pause...<BR/><BR/>so I'm sure on some level deep down you knew exaclty what you were doing with that dramatic ending!<BR/><BR/>But it's ok - cuz you've got all your peeps salivating for more!<BR/><BR/>(Bet Andy is jealous!) :)<BR/><BR/>HWonderful World of Weinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704174092907120103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-69432832957749090422008-11-22T08:16:00.000-05:002008-11-22T08:16:00.000-05:00NaBloPoMo = National Blog Posting Month. You sign...NaBloPoMo = National Blog Posting Month. You sign up to post each day that month. This is the first time I've ever done it, but it's been around for a long time. When you sign up, you can have your blog listed on the blogroll on nablopomo.com and then more people can visit you; I think that part is for people who are earning money blogging by having ads, etc. I dont' know much about that because I blog strictly for enjoyment, but I assume that's what it's mostly about. If you want to check it out more, just go to nablopomo.com or you can click on the widget on my blog...kim-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650811256788756378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608430877565126289.post-3245588454565314002008-11-22T07:25:00.000-05:002008-11-22T07:25:00.000-05:00I know what you mean about being exhausted by what...I know what you mean about being exhausted by what you are writing. It is such an emotionally charged thing; trust me, Mel, if it was me? I'd be in the fetal position sucking my thumb after these posts. Heavy stuff. But, oh so healing. <BR/><BR/>And I don't know exactly what it is about blog friends, but they are the absolute best. Since I've been blogging, there have been several situations that I keep needing to go over and over. Most people, face-to-face, would roll their eyes and have that "oh no, here she goes again" look. But not in the blogosphere. These are people who stick by you. Including me. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you're blogging on weekends; so do I. If all else fails, we can comment over and over to each other...which we might just end up doing every day of the week anyway. BWAHAHAHA! It's great to get to communicate with you whenever I want (stopping short of being stalker-like, hopefully)!!! :)kim-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650811256788756378noreply@blogger.com