tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post8258172882696258655..comments2024-01-15T05:18:47.293-05:00Comments on Adoption Pilgrimage: On Not Being ChosenBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962950203951773noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-91359768561485703582016-03-03T19:50:28.317-05:002016-03-03T19:50:28.317-05:00Thanks so much, MB. I know you understand! It'...Thanks so much, MB. I know you understand! It's such a vulnerable feeling, but part of the journey, I guess.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-22101054221636912362016-03-02T14:04:43.920-05:002016-03-02T14:04:43.920-05:00I think all those emotions are so so so normal giv...I think all those emotions are so so so normal given the circumstances. It's hard to put yourself out there and be vulnerable in that way and yet not be picked. Prayers for u both. Grace of Adoptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225796683927986930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-19278355280553245302016-02-29T20:30:21.258-05:002016-02-29T20:30:21.258-05:00Absolutely - you hit the nail on the head, CM. Gah...Absolutely - you hit the nail on the head, CM. Gah, those pesky emotions...! I hope that this will all make the "yes" that much more amazing one day (God willing). Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-88572272450418016832016-02-29T20:27:35.977-05:002016-02-29T20:27:35.977-05:00Thanks, DM + AM. I know you understand what this j...Thanks, DM + AM. I know you understand what this journey is like! And I hear what you're saying - not false hope or false assurances, but trust in God :) Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-65333663631832834422016-02-29T20:26:40.926-05:002016-02-29T20:26:40.926-05:00Thanks for your comment, and especially for your p...Thanks for your comment, and especially for your prayers. You're right - you never know why one family is chosen and another not. It's such a walk of faith.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-31093989588272267582016-02-29T20:25:33.465-05:002016-02-29T20:25:33.465-05:00Thanks so much, Lauren :) Your words are comfortin...Thanks so much, Lauren :) Your words are comforting!Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-90536855862519681332016-02-29T18:00:09.825-05:002016-02-29T18:00:09.825-05:00I would think that even though this is the first &...I would think that even though this is the first "no" for adoption, I can see how it would stir up all of the "no's" you've gotten through infertility. It sounds like you have a healthy and appropriate response to it all, but it still hurts!Catholic Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254315970336710941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-2153435735839090982016-02-29T10:44:38.279-05:002016-02-29T10:44:38.279-05:00We are sorry to hear of this loss. This must be so...We are sorry to hear of this loss. This must be so tough. We send millions of hugs. Don't give up, that right child(ren) are out there. There are so many orphans in the world. Lord willing your wait won't be long. Obviously we are not God and cannot predict the future ....and I know when people said hopeful things to us they could not promise deep down it hurt... So we are not making those kinds of statements. We are just saying don't lose hope. Lord willing you will be matched soon.DM + AM https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375817644349023976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-73016268676270250922016-02-29T08:53:24.435-05:002016-02-29T08:53:24.435-05:00Hearing "no" is so hard. Please keep the...Hearing "no" is so hard. Please keep the faith and have hope. My husband and I were chosen by our birth mom because we didn't have any kids and she knew that all of our attention would be on her little one. You truly never know why they pick certain families but your child is out there. Praying for peace during your waiting. I know it is so hard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216555317921213623.post-41297799163870809962016-02-28T23:24:24.317-05:002016-02-28T23:24:24.317-05:00Dan & Bethany, I can't imagine all the ups...Dan & Bethany, I can't imagine all the ups and downs but I promise to lift you up as you go forward! I am certain God has a perfect way of leading you through this necessarily difficult path and that every suffering is preparing the graces and space for that beloved little one to enter your hearts and home. Hoping (praying!) that it is soon and trusting in His plans for you. Hang in there! You will be amazing parents!!! <3 Lauren LPatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513484184251700148noreply@blogger.com