tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post7510432156569909040..comments2023-09-01T10:02:45.320-04:00Comments on Dreams Really do Come True!: {a little} Conflicted About ChirstmasMelbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058896619253076094noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-46637570174928818662009-12-22T12:05:48.070-05:002009-12-22T12:05:48.070-05:00This is a wonderful post, Melba. I feel the same ...This is a wonderful post, Melba. I feel the same way... I'm so grateful for our changed circumstances this year, and yet I don't want to forget those of us who are still waiting for their time to come. I think it's ok to share our joy while being respectful of other people's journeys. <br /><br />The new header is great, by the way! What a cutie.Mallorynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914993188185068883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-12143114960569130822009-12-20T13:41:17.561-05:002009-12-20T13:41:17.561-05:00I've been waiting on this post until I had the...I've been waiting on this post until I had the time to read it. I still remember those hard days too. The holidays that would come and go again and again and the pain it brought. But I'm glad that you have realized that you should be rejoicing and not trying to guard your words for those still to come behind us in that joy. I don't think anyone that is waiting would want you to have anything to hinder you on this first Christmas with your son. <br /><br />Beautiful post.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484607337052505871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-64011764066968969602009-12-12T05:43:08.650-05:002009-12-12T05:43:08.650-05:00Such a nice post and very well said. I know we ar...Such a nice post and very well said. I know we are all hoping and praying for our blogs friends that are waiting. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your husband and son!!! Love the pictures in your header. Your son is adorable.Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520409996437068849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-41966173483929572752009-12-11T12:54:39.700-05:002009-12-11T12:54:39.700-05:00Thanks for this post. :) And, have a fantastic Ch...Thanks for this post. :) And, have a fantastic Christmas!Geochickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060602689692876499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-47443465835025975442009-12-09T18:37:20.345-05:002009-12-09T18:37:20.345-05:00Revel in your joy, but thank you so much for not f...Revel in your joy, but thank you so much for not forgetting. My best friend (who adopted) and I think that sometimes God never takes away the empathy an infertile woman develops for her infertile sisters. I appreciate that you are thinking of us. This Christmas is so polarized for me - pure joy at the thought of being a mother in the next four weeks, but pure sadness at yet another holiday with aching, empty arms.<br /><br />Enjoy your son - love him - enjoy him - celebrate him. That's the best thing you can do. And tell us all about it - because we need to hear happy adoption stories :)<br /><br />You are a blessing!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560772227717209242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-73333773115899525562009-12-08T15:40:26.029-05:002009-12-08T15:40:26.029-05:00When I was still childless, one of the things that...When I was still childless, one of the things that upset me most was not a big pregnant belly but a cranky mom who clearly did not enjoy her kids at all. Of course, now that I've been a mom for awhile, I understand how we all have those days. My point, though, is that reveling in your son is the best gift you can give those who are still waiting. <br /><br />The pics are awesome, by the way! I just love the one with the stocking. I wish I had seen this last year so I could have shamelessly copied it:-DHappyAutisticMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155037824384409624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-85229435122531587682009-12-07T22:54:17.359-05:002009-12-07T22:54:17.359-05:00Thanks for that, Melba! Beautiful. Beautiful hea...Thanks for that, Melba! Beautiful. Beautiful header as well...love it!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994892007485220299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-87634283932674765972009-12-07T21:22:48.636-05:002009-12-07T21:22:48.636-05:00Everyone else said what I was going to say. You s...Everyone else said what I was going to say. You said exactly what I wanted to say, but I'm not nearly fantastic writer that you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-70974266679319887622009-12-07T19:27:45.658-05:002009-12-07T19:27:45.658-05:00Very well spoken Melba! Very heartfelt, for both ...Very well spoken Melba! Very heartfelt, for both sides of the journey!!<br />God bless you all on your First Christmas together!! <br /><br />And could the pictures in the header be any cuter??!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057393478776308396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-66198829098712441792009-12-07T16:32:47.321-05:002009-12-07T16:32:47.321-05:00This is such a sweet post!This is such a sweet post!hope548https://www.blogger.com/profile/11951199252401108222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-46191581720251326362009-12-07T14:14:22.652-05:002009-12-07T14:14:22.652-05:00Um yeah...thanks for the cryfest:) There are seve...Um yeah...thanks for the cryfest:) There are several bloggers who make me feel like they truly care, and YOU are at the top of that list. I am truly happy for you and your wonderful life with Charlie, and I hope your Christmas is everything you have dreamed it would be and more. THANK YOU for your kindness and love to those of us who are still waiting to see the future...you are a HUGE blessing to me!!!!!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090421642577437909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-14216309015367960092009-12-07T11:06:19.335-05:002009-12-07T11:06:19.335-05:00This is a beautiful post. You said it perfectly :)...This is a beautiful post. You said it perfectly :)RBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739978478314076003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-84414243779807468512009-12-07T10:35:04.233-05:002009-12-07T10:35:04.233-05:00You are such a sweetheart!! Don't forget to a...You are such a sweetheart!! Don't forget to allow yourself to revel in your own joy. I think that brings others hope for the future, too! <br /><br />I love the Christmas photos of Charlie. Too cute!Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827049920771791750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-86318883307813318142009-12-07T10:27:05.675-05:002009-12-07T10:27:05.675-05:00i'm just left in tears with wounds still too f...i'm just left in tears with wounds still too fresh to go through another christmas without feeling....but celebrating with everything in my soul the gift that we have been given this year.....<br /><br />i guess i feel in a way that we (those who have been blessed with our children) owe it to those still waiting to enjoy every single moment celebrating the season with our blessings this year. :) however.....those feelings of sadness year after year after year will certainly never be forgotten.....Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811881680852069678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-824930920401475672009-12-07T09:55:40.739-05:002009-12-07T09:55:40.739-05:00What a beautiful post, Melba. I hope that you enjo...What a beautiful post, Melba. I hope that you enjoy this first Christmas. I definitely remember that feeling that you so well articulated.Denver Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677883767500633589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-37314413152323832242009-12-07T09:34:29.553-05:002009-12-07T09:34:29.553-05:00I agree, very well written. And also on my mind a...I agree, very well written. And also on my mind as well, even though I am right there with you, so excited with my first Christmas with N and all that it brings and means to our family, I also have not forgotton all those who are still waiting and what it feels to go through another holiday season waiting for that special blessing to come into your lives - its hard, no other way around it and I will continue to keep all those waiting in my prayers!<br /><br />I love your new header - he always takes great pictures and it so happy!!! Blessings to you and your family!Cresent Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884324244041945371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-5370476385869376482009-12-07T08:13:39.198-05:002009-12-07T08:13:39.198-05:00So well written. I think you expressed yourself b...So well written. I think you expressed yourself beautifully!!<br /><br />Love the new header!!!Tweetyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158374368274235673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-26939619921116912772009-12-07T04:14:14.575-05:002009-12-07T04:14:14.575-05:00Wow. Very well written. Wonderful job.
LOVE the n...Wow. Very well written. Wonderful job.<br /><br />LOVE the new header pictures. What a handsome boy!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122316512932188490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852456697006944257.post-6697807614443451212009-12-07T00:24:52.004-05:002009-12-07T00:24:52.004-05:00Oh Melba, you made me cry! You are such an awesom...Oh Melba, you made me cry! You are such an awesome person with an incredible soul!! Leave it to you to put aside your own happiness and think of others for a moment (or two). We here in blogland are so happy for you!!<br />Merry Christmas my friend! I hope all your wishes continue to come true!<br /><br />(Love the new header!! TOO SWEET!)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451415090058055212noreply@blogger.com