tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post381894303104641642..comments2023-10-19T13:55:22.556+01:00Comments on my fascinating life: RegressingClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-85375355732075603612008-09-25T19:41:00.000+01:002008-09-25T19:41:00.000+01:00I am so sorry I didn't get around to writing a pos...I am so sorry I didn't get around to writing a post before your meeting happened (we're sharing a laptop while in Los Angeles--horrors--and the internet can get spotty sometimes, like when I want to write a comment, *plus* the little one likes to whine and pull on my pants right when I'm sitting down to write an encouraging comment to my friend in the UK, the really cool one who needs it). <BR/>I am so with you on the intrusive questions that go with home studies. Ours in Oregon was really quite easy (only four hours in all), but it does feel so humiliating to be forced to *prove* to unknown, anonymous people that you are emotionally stable and healthy, as if you ever completely get over the difficulties tied up in fertility issues (certain events in our life still make me tear up, and I'm 100% happy and content as a mom through adoption). Just saying: it's hard to do. And I hope it all went well. I hope to read this latest post, when the screecher stops screeching and pulling on my shirt/grabbing for my coffeemug (what is literally happening at this moment)...Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-14228063264662647522008-09-25T10:51:00.000+01:002008-09-25T10:51:00.000+01:00Thanks so much to all for your prayers, which were...Thanks so much to all for your prayers, which were definitely answered! Things like this - prayers from people so far away - really remind me that our God is God of the whole world (and beyond). <BR/><BR/>And I would love to hear, any time, from blog friends! My email address is carolinemcharles (at) gmail.com . My grasp of blog technology is still pretty shaky - I should probably work out a way to put this in the sidebar!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-78914318668572658832008-09-24T13:51:00.000+01:002008-09-24T13:51:00.000+01:00Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you have to be put t...Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you have to be put through such a rigorous and emotionally intrusive vetting process. I mean, on one hand I can see why they [they being adoption agencies in general] do it in order to make sure someone is prepared to take on an adopted child, but on the other hand it seems so very much more intrusive over there than it does here....and stringing it out over 10 visits in a 6 month period has got to wring out one's last nerve. But, I can tell you are a strong individual and will get through it with grace. I do think when it's all over, you will have found even more strength!<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/><BR/>Cindylos cazadoreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047753608490707714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-33004977555634144072008-09-24T06:25:00.000+01:002008-09-24T06:25:00.000+01:00oh...my new friend. :-) I have been enjoying readi...oh...my new friend. :-) I have been enjoying reading your posts since you found my blog! thanks again for that...and connecting with me. I am so glad to know more about what you are going through but not one bit glad about what it is...I will hang onto the hope of Romans 8 with you. I can't even imagine....it sounds so hard, beyond words. I promise to pray for you...if you ever want to email let me know and we can exchange emails. I am praying and will continue to do so. praying you will be strengthened beyond words this week...Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101086842001350040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-10837750575688700562008-09-24T06:23:00.000+01:002008-09-24T06:23:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101086842001350040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075858460867483977.post-74705267114617746502008-09-23T21:53:00.000+01:002008-09-23T21:53:00.000+01:00Best I can do here is just pray for ya..so I will....Best I can do here is just pray for ya..so I will.Dan, Misty & Asharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187688477484395321noreply@blogger.com