Comments on: She is so lucky

By: Julia Richardson

Julia Richardson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:48:19 +0000

Good post – I’ve never like “lucky” either… I understand what others mean. even our Ethiopian friends say he is lucky… HE is, but you’re right – I don’t like “luck” – it connotes, coincidence or happenstance, and that is as far from our adoption stories as one could get. In the meantime, we can use these oppotunities to give others a glimpse into the miracle of adoption – for most who comment to us only mean the very best of intentions.

By: Laura Schwarz

Laura Schwarz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:45 +0000

I have begun reading your blog recently and have been so blessed by your openness and honesty. Thank you for the glimpse into your life and the adoption process. With all of the adoptions taking place at Vanguard, I desire to support the adoptive families and to be sensitive to their specific needs. You have helped me to understand some of that a little better. You truly are blessed, BOTH of you, and I can’t wait to see how the story of your family continues to unfold. What a beautiful story God is writing on your behalf, thanks for your willingness to share it with so many!

By: cathy

cathy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:44:05 +0000

this is one i don’t let slide. i always say “no, we’re the ones that are blessed.” i don’t like the word lucky, either, and i make sure the person who makes the comment to us leaves with our perspective. nothing about my children’s lives was “lucky’–what kid wants to lose their birth families?

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:59:10 +0000

You ARE very BLESSED! She is a beautiful and a very lucky baby – not to be adopted, but to have a wonderful mommy who is attune to her every need, physical AND emotional. thanks for sharing, I am loving seeing all of you new moms and dads and the journeys you are on, plus the learning process I know comes with that. Can’t wait!