Our reasons for writing this

We understand that many people are enjoying reading this journal about our adoption journey. We are so happy that you are. It has been great fun writing it. I’m still disappointed that we didn’t start it from the very beginning but there was so much going on back then with the paper chase and all the emotions. There are three main reasons why we are writing this. I say “we are writing this” because I hope Eric decides to post something himself. But, I’m not going to hold my breath on that one. I’m not even sure if he reads it. Back to the reasons for doing this,

First reason: It seems to be a fantastic way to keep all our family and friends up to date on the latest exciting news and to teach everyone more about the whole process.

Second reason: When all is said and done we plan to have this made into a book for our baby.

Third reason: As encouragement to other families out there planning and waiting on their very own adoption. For me (Kami), reading other families blogs has been one of the most helpful things to do while we wait. Just knowing there are truly many, many other families out there going through and feeling the same way we do has been such a relief. I just hope our words on here are comfort to others.

All though all of our family and dearest friends try to understand what it is like for us, only other prospective adoptive parents completely understand. I hope this comment doesn’t offend anyone. I would imagine pregnant woman feel the same way. We do understand you are also facing many emotions through this with us. We know that our family is anxiously waiting to be Grandparents, and Great-Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, etc….(some of you for the first time!) This journey has been exciting and difficult at times for everyone. Our excessively long wait has definitely not helped anyone. Getting everyone through all the “unknowns” has been a challenge but we are so thankful for all of you and so grateful that you are hanging in there with us. This is the way we have decided to have a family so thank you for being there, understanding and accepting our decision to do it this way.

The comment section of this journal is a big favorite for us. We would really like everyone to think of it more as a guest book then a comment section. I wish I could change it to say guest book, but I can’t change the way Google has set it up. We love getting and reading the comments. THANK YOU so much and keep them coming. They will be even more valuable to us once we are in Kaz, where we imagine we will feel a little isolated and lost. Just guessing at this point that we may feel this way. Many people seem to be blog-shy and send their comments to us in an email instead. That is fine too. We understand, not everyone is ready to post their words, for the whole world to potentially read. *smiley* I think this is also the reason why Eric hasn’t posted anything yet. Of course, if he is reading this he is saying “Hey” “I have been so busy with work and traveling. Besides, you are doing such a good job with this for the both of us.” He is so kind. I love him, dearly.