tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post1405362726132134249..comments2024-02-25T02:35:48.675-05:00Comments on something beautiful: ughErikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909071293780469781noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-78716879418630871882013-10-15T18:43:18.836-04:002013-10-15T18:43:18.836-04:00UGH. I didn't even think of the father getting...UGH. I didn't even think of the father getting involved either. I really hope this works out for you, but the Lord's will be done. You will get through it no matter what happens. You are strong. I really hope things work out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-376611573586751032013-10-12T21:54:42.382-04:002013-10-12T21:54:42.382-04:00I can honestly say I understand exactly what you&#...I can honestly say I understand exactly what you're feeling!!! My husband and I have waited for our match and very recent we were contacted by a birth mother who wants with all her soul for us to parent her son. The birth father has been on board for the past month and just tonight has started pondering over his decision. This baby is due in 9 weeks and we are on pins and needles at what could or couldn't, will or won't happen. This is the most gut wrenching feeling ever. I do pray that you find comfort in whatever decision the birth mother and father make. It's rough. It's a journey. And I don't think there's anything in the world to prepare us for this...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237301844469030548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-10646953504070540482013-10-12T15:44:07.718-04:002013-10-12T15:44:07.718-04:00Hmm. While I feel so BADLY for you with this up an...Hmm. While I feel so BADLY for you with this up and then down, especially after having gone through so much already, it also saddens me to read other comments here saying things like "dad needs to come to his senses" and he needs to see you're what is best for this sweet baby. As far as I can tell, nobody here knows this father. I see how you are conflicted about this Erika. On the other hand I can say from personal experience (having adopted family members and family members who have given babies up for adoption) that it is always IDEAL for a baby to have a natural parent. Adoption is, in cases of neglect or willful surrender of a child, of course the next best thing. But if this dad wants his baby girl, we should be happy for her to have a loving father, that she will grow up knowing she was loved and wanted, without the doubts and issues of being adopted, and not make any further assumptions. Adoption should always be about what is best for baby, not about what we WANT for OURSELVES the most. I know you know that Erika, but a couple tones from other comments bothered me. Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-7667886863341146672013-10-11T21:18:31.869-04:002013-10-11T21:18:31.869-04:00Hugs and so much love coming your way this week. P...Hugs and so much love coming your way this week. Praying for you guys and for the birth parents. There's no way I'll stop reading your blog between now and January. Here to support and encourage you along the way! <br /><3 JaclynJaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055336160109598945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-57980823787502553232013-10-11T21:16:50.041-04:002013-10-11T21:16:50.041-04:00I read this the day you posted it but couldn't...I read this the day you posted it but couldn't comment from my phone... but just know that you have been on my heart since then, i have prayed for you daily! I firmly believe that guy can change his mind again, i am praying right now that the Lord will give him peace to allow her to be adopted. I'm so sorry you are going through this. But it's not over. Love you. Praying. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815407660365883762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-82845641310853388532013-10-11T20:19:34.272-04:002013-10-11T20:19:34.272-04:00I'm so sorry! Praying for ya'll!I'm so sorry! Praying for ya'll!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/06613396139389104900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-6861397595142578982013-10-11T14:51:11.143-04:002013-10-11T14:51:11.143-04:00Praying for you, Matt, and this baby girl who will...Praying for you, Matt, and this baby girl who will be so lucky to be your daughter. God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours ... And nothing is impossible for him, either. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674396144418844881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-20689232255790923462013-10-11T10:09:58.864-04:002013-10-11T10:09:58.864-04:00I'm so sorry, hope it will all work out as it ...I'm so sorry, hope it will all work out as it should. Hopefully the father is just having a moment of question and that he will realize what loving and wonderful parents you will be to sweet Ellison.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374240760156175084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-38187779244755793642013-10-11T08:47:20.061-04:002013-10-11T08:47:20.061-04:00This is tough. My heart breaks for you guys. You a...This is tough. My heart breaks for you guys. You are wise to realize that you just want this baby to be loved and cared for. But I know how much you want to be parents. Hugs! Thinking of you and knowing that it will work out as it should! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164878358503729479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-49204954300789159312013-10-11T06:06:15.034-04:002013-10-11T06:06:15.034-04:00I'm so sorry. . . talk about one emotional rol...I'm so sorry. . . talk about one emotional roller-coaster. Email me. . . I have had lots of adoption situations present like this initially. . . maybe we can talk through some things (but no pressure, only if you want). Brittniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051522140661900464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-4498394287339552882013-10-11T01:40:03.209-04:002013-10-11T01:40:03.209-04:00Oh, Erika!
What a stressful time for you and Matt...Oh, Erika!<br />What a stressful time for you and Matt . . . .prayers keeping the two of you in my prayers.Nessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-10746544172392448552013-10-11T01:35:54.891-04:002013-10-11T01:35:54.891-04:00Praying for you and your family. For God's wil...Praying for you and your family. For God's will, for clarity soon, for a peace that surpasses all understanding.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13712967630598869593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-76964521039425027212013-10-11T00:37:18.144-04:002013-10-11T00:37:18.144-04:00Oh Erika, I am so sorry. Praying that Ellison'...Oh Erika, I am so sorry. Praying that Ellison's birth father will come to his senses and realize that you and Matt are the best parents for her. Love and prayers.Brenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245204533317669757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-83346638085161435262013-10-10T22:43:55.101-04:002013-10-10T22:43:55.101-04:00My heart just broke for you. I am praying. My heart just broke for you. I am praying. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368440083007386093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-71564769738695800052013-10-10T20:47:30.227-04:002013-10-10T20:47:30.227-04:00You are in my prayers so much right now! You'r...You are in my prayers so much right now! You're right, we cannot understand God's will, we can only hope for the best. <br /><br />And no matter what is said here, I'll never stop reading your blog. Sending you the biggest hug right now, friend. Deedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386061097583007160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-41205633432089038662013-10-10T20:10:22.677-04:002013-10-10T20:10:22.677-04:00NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I am so...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!<br /><br />I am so so sorry. I hope and pray that what God's will is, you will have strength and faith and love. The adoption process is such a roller coaster. I remember how it was when my parents adopted one of my sisters. The other one, was easy, fortunately, but the 1st sister was full of ups and downs.<br /><br />Sending my love and prayers.Myndiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967436578749899254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-40354758222118241622013-10-10T19:55:36.009-04:002013-10-10T19:55:36.009-04:00Hugs and love and most importantly prayers to you ...Hugs and love and most importantly prayers to you guys! I can't even imagine what you are going through!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197628879094945921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-24414715305812486262013-10-10T19:55:27.591-04:002013-10-10T19:55:27.591-04:00Praying big time Erika. xoxo Praying big time Erika. xoxo MMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617476061000222530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-80726180165428000422013-10-10T19:31:07.954-04:002013-10-10T19:31:07.954-04:00Praying for you!Praying for you!Cheri Blissnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-22996609291079890182013-10-10T18:43:44.028-04:002013-10-10T18:43:44.028-04:00There are no words that I can say that will make y...There are no words that I can say that will make you feel better. I just hope you know that so many people are praying that you have a positive outcome, whatever that may be. Strohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180699067635171771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-61433780846613054832013-10-10T18:02:12.726-04:002013-10-10T18:02:12.726-04:00We will continue to pray for you and Matt. Know we...We will continue to pray for you and Matt. Know we believe you are Ellision's parents. Praying she will be yours to love forever.All Boxed Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366365975849057879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-71494260009747483852013-10-10T16:41:40.259-04:002013-10-10T16:41:40.259-04:00Oh honey! I am so sorry. I will pray with you that...Oh honey! I am so sorry. I will pray with you that you get to keep her. I know you don't physically have her yet but you do in your heart. Please god let them keep her. XOXOXO big hugs. Deep breaths. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213799827326314663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-45218162189789778462013-10-10T16:36:18.419-04:002013-10-10T16:36:18.419-04:00Oh, no! As always, I'm praying with you. Sen...Oh, no! As always, I'm praying with you. Sending all my love your way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802657176270030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-90100089481620553942013-10-10T16:33:25.911-04:002013-10-10T16:33:25.911-04:00Oh, girl! I'll be praying, early and often. ...Oh, girl! I'll be praying, early and often. The Lord has a plan always, but that doesn't make the ride easy. You already have such a great attitude, and that is usually 90% of my battle!Sarah Marrhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755270476012914457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-38944187358903858262013-10-10T15:06:26.331-04:002013-10-10T15:06:26.331-04:00Oh, Erika! Praying praying praying! *huugs* I'...Oh, Erika! Praying praying praying! *huugs* I've been praying and am continuing to pray and may God grant you peace as you wait!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251860539960012315noreply@blogger.com