tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post2965100463862186401..comments2024-02-17T14:09:36.935-05:00Comments on Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood: A story in my lifeStephanie Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-75461913740228874322008-03-06T21:27:00.000-05:002008-03-06T21:27:00.000-05:00I just read your whole M.R. thread. I think it is ...I just read your whole M.R. thread. I think it is wonderful that you have shared this with your blog readers, it seems to have a healing effect to not just think about something, not just write about something, but do blog it too.<BR/><BR/>A new chapter is opening up now, the old chapter is closing. I wish you both luck on this new journey. <BR/><BR/>Two of my adult friends were adopted and as adults came into contact with their birth families, so I have only heard the story from that angle.<BR/><BR/>Have a very nice evening!ChristineMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388497877158577422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-24993339882549013322007-01-15T20:55:00.000-05:002007-01-15T20:55:00.000-05:00Steph, when I saw how much you valued your childre...Steph, when I saw how much you valued your children and what a tender heart you have, I knew she had to be in your thoughts. And I was sure she was in your parents' thoughts, as well. Even though we weren't with you all in this, she has been on my mind, too, at times. Papaw said, "I pray we get to know her." I will pray to that end for you, too, and that it will be a time of healing for everyone.<br />Aunt NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-13868572536147155402007-01-15T09:41:00.000-05:002007-01-15T09:41:00.000-05:00Jake,
Now you made me cry. I never really thought...Jake, <br />Now you made me cry. I never really thought how hard it must have been for you too!Stephanie Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-74610459561273042712007-01-15T09:06:00.000-05:002007-01-15T09:06:00.000-05:00Just reading your post and thinking about the even...Just reading your post and thinking about the events surrounding that time, it brought tears to my eyes. I remember in the sixth grade after you have been out of the house for a little while, Lady, our dog died and I went to school I basically broke down. The prinicipal and the secratary thought I was really crying over the dog but in reality I was crying over my big sister being gone and didn't really know how to respond or to act. I guess good ole Lady dying was just the breaking point for me.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328242204843700665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-75905730485610449252007-01-14T22:11:00.000-05:002007-01-14T22:11:00.000-05:00((((hugs))))
What a strong woman you are!
And a w...((((hugs))))<br />What a strong woman you are! <br />And a wonderful Mommy - today and 18 years ago.~Mary~ 4boys4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345254984103886431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-89819923669030850192007-01-14T21:49:00.000-05:002007-01-14T21:49:00.000-05:00I agree with the other comments that this must hav...I agree with the other comments that this must have been a heartbreaking choice. The tone of your writing suggests a comfort in your choice, knowing that God would trust your little one to a family that would care for her these last 18 years. How amazing for you to make that difficult decision at the young age you were.Butterfly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233857663564199322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-82317812191710258112007-01-14T20:18:00.000-05:002007-01-14T20:18:00.000-05:00It's probably good that you are able to talk about...It's probably good that you are able to talk about it instead of supressing the memory. I believe that we make decisions that truely are for the best even if they seem hard.<br /><br />be well.BurdockBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174758566322248274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-17030350775340642242007-01-14T12:25:00.000-05:002007-01-14T12:25:00.000-05:00What a choice to have to make and how hard it must...What a choice to have to make and how hard it must have been for you to blog about it. Perhaps some young woman somewhere who is adopted will read your words and understand that her birthmother's choice was made out of love for her child and that she's never been forgotten.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948862014804530232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-67963706450322830112007-01-14T09:23:00.000-05:002007-01-14T09:23:00.000-05:00If you decide to write about it, I look forward (i...If you decide to write about it, I look forward (if that's right phrase) to following it.<br /><br />Still hoping things go well for you over this thought-filled time.Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413326853680569991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-55343342533830808482007-01-14T09:06:00.000-05:002007-01-14T09:06:00.000-05:00This is so ironic because I was just thinking abou...This is so ironic because I was just thinking about this yesterday! I have always wondered how you feel about this, but I would never have brought it up to you myself. <br />I'm really glad you posted about this and hope to know more. Mom had me when she was 18, but kept me. I still don't know my Dad, though. I know who he is and where he lives, but have never contacted him or anything. I wonder, too how it would effect my family now and his.<br />Wherever she is, I'm sure M.R. is thinking about you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720538592229420776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-61976340858056441082007-01-14T08:47:00.000-05:002007-01-14T08:47:00.000-05:00I love you kid! You made me cry like a baby! Alt...I love you kid! You made me cry like a baby! Although this was an still is very hard, I believe it ti the best thing that happened to us. It completely changed our lives. For a hard headed german like me it takes tough times to depend on the Lord! I pray we get to know her!Papawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899651813833289065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-31088919152287093812007-01-14T07:38:00.000-05:002007-01-14T07:38:00.000-05:00Rory,
Well it really isn't all that dramatic. I r...Rory, <br />Well it really isn't all that dramatic. I really am at peace with the decision made. Do I wish the situation was different? Well of course, but given the situation I was in adoption was the best for us both.<br /><br />Posting now isn't b/c things are harder or easier, just different. Her turning 18 soon just leaves me with a mix of emotions and unknowns. I really want her to find me and to get to know her, but I wonder how she really feels about the choice I made, how meeting with her might affect my family now, ect ect. <br /><br />Oh this comment is turning into a post itself. Maybe I will try to explain better later this week!Stephanie Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-14980704853832940032007-01-14T02:17:00.000-05:002007-01-14T02:17:00.000-05:00What a tough decision you made for your sweet baby...What a tough decision you made for your sweet baby! I commend you on your bravery and for giving a good life to M.R. and her parents both. I can't imagine your feelings but my heart and prayers go out to you.<br /><br />I read on another site that blogging is a cheaper form of therapy than anything else. I'd say that's sure true. <br /><br />Being able to talk about M.R. now, even a bit, is good. Keep working at it and know that it's going to be okay.The Estrogen Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995416882864545267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22053382.post-83736491922376884292007-01-14T01:55:00.000-05:002007-01-14T01:55:00.000-05:00This sounds completely heartbreaking. And extremel...This sounds completely heartbreaking. And extremely difficult for you to talk about - of course it would be. The many different feelings spinning round your mind must be so hard to sort through. And with many unanswered questions.<br /><br />Does posting it here mean things are getting harder to deal with, or easier? Is it reaching a crisis point? (not that I want that to sound quite so dramatic)<br /><br />I hope things are okay with you.Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413326853680569991noreply@blogger.com