tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post3728200442066828104..comments2023-11-02T06:18:30.378-04:00Comments on My Heart's Giving Birth!: So DisappointingAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15524675927982141656noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-27515153392002000682009-12-31T20:54:19.308-05:002009-12-31T20:54:19.308-05:00I've been following your blog for a long while...I've been following your blog for a long while now, and I feel your pain. We were in the NSN program over 2 years before we took the leap to the SN program. The decision was a very difficult one, and one that we didn't take lightly. Our daughter, Maia, was 3 when we brought her home in March 09. Even in spite of some significant medical issues, she's been thriving and doing extraordinarily well. I'll be honest and share that adopting an older child does come with it's own set of challenges, and I would encourage you to read a bit about that before making your decision. However, looking back, I can't imagine if we hadn't been matched to our girl. She's absolutely the perfect fit for our family, and truly hand-picked by God to complete us! The 30 month wait was torture for me, too, and I'm praying that He soon opens up a door for you to find your Emma.Wuxi Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411502296425460276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-22154645549930370402009-12-30T13:25:15.338-05:002009-12-30T13:25:15.338-05:00We've not met, but I've been reading your ...We've not met, but I've been reading your blog for a while now. Don't discount the SN or WC program. Many children are labled SN in China but truly have no real issues. Pray. I couldn't endure the wait either.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495924849734189703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-18068369991968087122009-12-30T01:39:56.987-05:002009-12-30T01:39:56.987-05:00I have swiped this from Lisa L. who got it from Am...I have swiped this from Lisa L. who got it from Amy..<br />It belongs here tonight.<br />--------<br />Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land<br />there are parentless children, with no toys in hand<br /><br />No stockings to be hung by the chimney with care<br />no hopes for a family soon to be there<br /><br />Their beds are not snug--but cold and quite bare<br />there are no goodnight kisses--no one to care<br /><br />While we in our homes, laughing in delight<br />all settle down for a Merry Chistmas Eve night<br /><br />When in someone's heart--there arises a clatter<br />there are children in need--who's lives really DO matter!<br /><br />Away to the computer please go in a flash<br />to see the sweet face with whom YOU could be matched!<br /><br />While a child you see--their beautiful face all aglow<br />could this be MY child--could I already know??<br /><br />When in the dreams of the orphan--what always appears<br />is a family to love them, to care and hold dear<br /><br />As you stare at that child--your heart beats real quick--<br />for you know in your heart that sweet face will stick<br /><br />More dreams sweet children have--to call parents by name-<br />come mama! come daddy! come family to claim!<br /><br />To the ends of the earth--your heart seems to call<br />now child--I'm coming--I wish for you ALL!<br /><br />So on a plane to your child--over rooftops you flew<br />to hold this dear soul--a wish did come true<br /><br />And then in a twinkling-I saw through the door<br />this child of my heart-that was waiting no more<br /><br />As I got my camera and was turning around-<br />into my arms did he come with a bound!<br /><br />He was dressed in many layers from his head to his foot<br />and into my heart his life was just put<br /><br />there was no round face--no plump little belly<br />just sad little eyes, and legs shaking like jelly<br /><br />In a swirl of a pen, and a stamp and a seal<br />my world became brighter--like I could suddenly feel!<br /><br />We spoke not a word--they weren't needed at all<br />and I knew in this moment where I got this call<br /><br />God layed his hands on my heart--and to the occasion I rose<br />and He could do it for you--this question He'll pose.....<br /><br />It won't be a shout--no not even a whistle<br />it won't be real clear--but faint like a whisper<br /><br />Can you make room in your heart--if you try with your might?<br />And make a difference for one--help them see the light?<br /><br />I can see you exclaim as you hold your child tight--<br />Thank you Lord for this gift--you got it EXACTLY right!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381420182046810738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-64111441742710971602009-12-29T20:57:00.151-05:002009-12-29T20:57:00.151-05:00i know how hard this decision is, i'm praying ...i know how hard this decision is, i'm praying for you.Amy Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051190318438580049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-26290638341232331662009-12-29T13:39:00.056-05:002009-12-29T13:39:00.056-05:00Oh ugh. This makes me angry. Is China so unaware...Oh ugh. This makes me angry. Is China so unaware of the abuse that happens right there in their own institutions? One case in all the thousands of adoptions...<br /><br />Well, I try to be careful what I say on public forums because I realize they can take offense to anything at all. But just ugh. If they want to close, they should just close instead of coming up with these fake excuses. <br /><br />We got three children home from China in three and a half years! That is what used to be possible.<br /><br />On another note, special needs vary greatly and what is a sn in China is often not one here. I would say our son (our only child adopted through the sn program) is completely healthy. In China he would have required major surgery. Here it was a day procedure and has never required more than a check up after that. His file looked scary, that is true. But we read it carefully, read between the lines, and believed he was ok. And he is.<br /><br />I tell all this to try to offer encouragement. I hope all of this makes sense someday when you meet YOUR child. <br /><br />Good thoughts your way.tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038421823829998887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-47381576522015811112009-12-29T10:47:23.256-05:002009-12-29T10:47:23.256-05:00Keep praying - He hears the cry of your heart and ...Keep praying - He hears the cry of your heart and will answer your prayers.<br />Hugs,<br />KellyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910258636674801379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172699671814660070.post-5292296249365310302009-12-29T09:55:42.724-05:002009-12-29T09:55:42.724-05:00Crazy morning over here but I will be in touch soo...Crazy morning over here but I will be in touch soon! I have some ideas... :) xoxoCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131344801951868929noreply@blogger.com