Thursday, March 19, 2009

A Time and Place to Be Open.

I am apprehensive about sharing openly about all that is going on, but I am at the point where I have had it and am fed up with everything. So, I think I am going to start a separate blog about the legalities and frustrations of this situation. I am not sure how many read my blog on a day to day basis, but I will make THAT blog private (NOT THIS ONE), which only allows for 100 readers. It is hard to say "well you can read about what is going on, but the rest of you can't." I know those of you who comment regularly, and I would be happy to invite the regular, open readers. And I think I will just have to go with my gut after that, to know who to trust. So for those of you who read and comment regularly, either leave your e-mail addresses or you can e-mail them privately to our email, littleforeverfamily@gmail.com. My biggest worry is having more than a hundred readers and hurting some feelings. Please do not take offense, everyone will understand better at some point, just not right now. Thanks.

34 comments:

  1. I sent you my e-mail. Would love to read about your frustrations. You are one of those amazing examples to me... that proves that we never get more than we can handle because the two of you... are PRO's at handling life... and well.. life is a PRO at running you through the ringer! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

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  2. I would love to be a part of your private blog. You have every right to be so frustrated over this and it really does help to write about it. I think this private blog will really help you. Thank you for always keeping us updated.

    my email address is.....

    keepchargin@msn.com

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  3. andreanicolesimmons@hotmail.com

    We're praying for you!!

    Andrea

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  4. I know I do not comment all the time, but I read, listen, and pray for you continually!!! I would love to be apart of all of this with you and be a support for you if you are willing! My email is:
    lilang4@yahoo.com

    Angie

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  5. We are part of the healing hearts group and follow your story. We would love an invite to your private blg. My email is stacy508@hotmail.com

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  6. Hi there!! I'm still following your story... just haven't commented recently! :)

    I'm SO, SO excited for you THREE! I would love to be able to pray for you and support you in some small way through this journey.

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  7. I JUST FOUND YOUR BLOG A COUPLE WEEKS AGO I'AM THE ONE THAT WAS WONDERING WERE YOU GOT THE ADOPTION BUTTON, ALSO ADOPTED MY NOW 16 MONTH OLD CUTE LITTLE ZAK, I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG, YOU HAVE BEEN A EXAMPLE TO ME, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND, WE ARE ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING AGAIN. IT ALWAYS HELPS ME TO BE ABLE TO READ WHAT OTHER COUPLE ARE FEELING AS THEY JOURNEY INTO THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF ADOPTION, I WOULD LOVE TO BE A PART OF YOUR PRIVATE BLOG, IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK TO SOME ONE ABOUT ADOPTION, OR JUST SOME ONE TO LISTEN I WOULD BE GLAD TO LISTEN, STAY STRONG I KNOW ITS HARD BUT THE LORD WILL BLESS YOU, I PROMISE.. LOVE EMILEE JEOLIVER6@MSN.COM

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  8. You know I want an invite!

    nikalo at hotmail

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  9. Hi there, I know that I have only commented one time and you don't know me, But I would love to keep up with your forever family journey! I am so sorry for your situation of waiting! I am not a patient person either! I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! lots of love from my heart to yours! Kelsi

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  10. oh and my email is ekackley@hotmail.com

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  11. Hi Emily!
    I would love to be invited to read your private blog.
    My email is:

    sil.1967@hotmail.com

    Con cariƱo.
    Silvia.

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  12. I would love an invite too. I keep coming to your blog hoping for some better news. =) I'm thinking next week that'll happen.

    niksal3@hotmail.com

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  13. You know we would love to be invited. www.murphy04@msn.com
    You guys are seriously the most amazing people ever and I know you will get through this!

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  14. I would LOVE to be able to read about your journey!

    If you don't have my email address handy its

    jenmontynelson@hotmail.com

    and I finally sent you an invite to my private family blog. Still haven't updated it in a while!

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  15. I'd love to keep following your story . . . but at the same time, if you get too many people, I'd definitely give up my spot for friends/family/people going through the same thing . . . but if (and while) you have room, I'd love an invite.
    hilarysrandomthoughts@gmail.com

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  16. Emily, I read and continue to check your blog several times a day. I haven't commented, but I continually pray for all of you. I would love to continue to follow your inspiring story of love and courage. Your testimony has helped me tremendously in the last months. My email is tammy1719@yahoo.com, I also pray continually for little Gracie.

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  17. allsweetali@gmail.com

    You know we want to be a part of this! :)

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  18. We would love to keep reading your story. We have been praying for you guys and are so curious about the "whole story". You were a great example to me of patience, even before all of this stuff took place! If you are willing to share, we would love to hear. My email is: millehood@yahoo.com
    Camille Hood (IHH)

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  19. I would love to be a part of your blog and read your story.

    My email is amgreener1214@hotmail.com

    Praying for you! Hang in there!

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  20. Hi Emily,
    I have left a few comments lately since I found your blog. I have a soft spot in my heart for your Forever Family as I have said before, I have been in your shoes and know everything you may be feeling. We have been and will continue to pray for you in this journey. I would like to be invited so soon I can hear those wonderful stories of cooing and babbling, teething and maybe a diaper rash or 2. I'm sorry things are so frustrating. We are praying.
    Thank you
    Tracy from Iowa
    takaknapp@aol.com

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  21. I just recently learned of your blog a few days ago, but, have been praying for you ever since. You are an amazing couple to have been through all of this and still so optimistic and faithful. I would love an invite to your private blog, but, if you don't have room, that is okay. I have a good friend whom is in the process of signing up for a private adoption and would love to be able to share with her the information you have to give. Continuing to pray for you daily. Thanks for keeping us updated.

    Janet Inman
    janet3962@aol.com

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  22. Can I be part of this too???? my email is homerz218@yahoo.com

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  23. Hi I would love to follow your private blog. I have 2 adopted 2 children and have had 3 miscarriages. I love adoption stories and you and your husband have been in my prayers.

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  24. Like Hillary, I'd also love to keep following your story, but would also give up my spot for friends IRL/family/etc. if the # of slots got filled up. wileybunch2001@gmail.com

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  25. We're a part of IHH and have been following your story since seeing you at the Fun Run. If there is a spot, I'd love to follow.

    ellingerfamily@gmail.com

    Good luck with everything!

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  26. Add us if you feel comfortable doing so. If not, I totally understand! we love you guys!! claytandkels@yahoo.com

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  27. heidi.mcmillan@gmail.com. I would love to read your blog, but totally understand and wouldn't be offended to wait. Love you guys and praying for you non-stop.

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  28. I have only commented a few times but follow your blog daily. Your family and your niece have been in our prayers constantly. I would love to be able to read your private blog but totally understand the #'s. (tweeters83@yahoo.com) You are such a strong woman and more patient than you realize!
    God bless and we are praying for little C to be home with you soon!
    Randi

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  29. I have been reading your blog for a VERY long time but I hardly ever leave a comment. I don't know why I just don't. I would love to be invited to your new blog. I am SO very excited for you and your Hubby and Baby "C".
    My e mail is
    mindy.schroeder@opco.com

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  30. I don't know if you consider me a regular but I would LOVE to be included. I think you are amazing and very much enjoy your posts!

    heidi.anderson@cox.net

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  31. Hello, Emily!

    We don't know each other, but I found you through the seriously so blessed blog. My husband and I are going to adopt, and I've really enjoyed reading your blog. I have a few friends who are also struggeling with infertility (or similar issues that make birthing children impossible), but I still really like reading your blog. Thank you for keeping it open- it's really inspiring to me to read what you're going through.

    And congratulations on the adoption!! When I saw that you brought your baby home, I teared up a little bit... I'm so happy for you!

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  32. Hi Emily,

    I don't know if your private blog is only for friends and family, but I'd really like to be able to read it. My husband and I are hoping to adopt, and I'd like to know about some of the challenges you guys faced in more detail.

    congrats on FINALLY being able to bring little C home!!

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