tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post7236604336644385353..comments2023-08-23T05:17:47.225-07:00Comments on No Hands But Ours: the blog: The Big Build-UpStefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-19930028968760394472009-12-16T05:31:14.942-08:002009-12-16T05:31:14.942-08:00Oh Laine....I know He has already prepared both of...Oh Laine....I know He has already prepared both of your hearts for the "real" trip......He is by your side.....so am I sweet friend...praying and praying and praying. Love you and have the most blessed Christmas.The Byrd's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729548930434689842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-46447808110066601662009-12-15T12:24:57.165-08:002009-12-15T12:24:57.165-08:00Laine- LOVE this post! WE have all been there. Th...Laine- LOVE this post! WE have all been there. The anticipation.. the butterflies... playing the scene out in your mind over and over again. And then the moment comes, And it is never how you imagined it. But rather, so much more. And a beginning, to so much more. <br /><br />Thanks for the smile! And yes, he is just the cutest little thing. Just perfect!<br /><br />:)<br />AmieAmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-76393399154385322152009-12-13T22:46:33.288-08:002009-12-13T22:46:33.288-08:00Now hold on Stef ...I'm thinking of a 'hoo...Now hold on Stef ...I'm thinking of a 'hook up' intro with Khloe one day! LOL!! ;) Though I think right now, little Maria has his heart! Such a adorable and sweet little man ...and I couldn't be happier about the family he is soon to join! :)<br /><br />Laine, this is a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing it. You are right, there is so much hype about the trip, but it's only a short time in the big spectrum of things. I often think about life AFTER the trip and when we are back home. What will our new 'normal' be like?! I honestly can't wait until that day, but I am so grateful for people like you and blogs like this that are REAL and open up topics like this for conversation. It helps people to break the 'fairy tale' idea of what adoption is all about...and that reality that it is just like pregnancy...life changing, and the 'delivery' is only a day in a much, MUCH larger picture. <br /><br />I love the thought of vacations with our Khloe, with seeing her graduate and get married one day! Oh what wonderful thoughts to ponder!!<br /><br />Blessings and Hugs,<br />~ TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-38658437290260162492009-12-13T14:51:33.490-08:002009-12-13T14:51:33.490-08:00AMEN!
The trip can be all-out-amazing, and heart-b...AMEN!<br />The trip can be all-out-amazing, and heart-breakingly difficult. I think you are so wise to encourage others to think about life AFTER the trip. Just like with pregnancy, all I could think about was HAVING the baby, I hadn't given enough thought to what I'd do once I brought my baby home... which is MUCH more important ;)<br />And P.S. He IS just about the cutest thing I've ever seen! I'd like to introduce him to my sweet Vivi someday...Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-76284939996872582722009-12-13T11:50:31.243-08:002009-12-13T11:50:31.243-08:00Thank you for this post!!!! I had a hard time in ...Thank you for this post!!!! I had a hard time in China when we got our son & you are so right when you say that it is only a short part of the journey! He has been home almost a year now & since we came home we have had our struggles, but it has been amazing & so much better then when we spent those long 17 days in China! God is so good! Good luck on your trip to get your son...he is a cutie!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535390818271738459noreply@blogger.com