This is going to be one of "those" super sentimental and touchy feely posts, but I can't help it. Do you know what my absolute favorite thing about being part of this blog community is? It's not being able to vent, although that's fantastic and it's not even having the incredible support of fellow infertiles. I feel like it is the absolute biggest honor to be able to watch families being created. We all have a hard road to get there and no matter how our families come to be, it's so amazing to get to journey through it together and then see these beautiful children added to our group whether through adoption or treatments. (or all of you who got pregnant because you FINALLY relaxed. I'm rolling my eyes with sarcasm, just so you know) It may sound crazy, but I have such a special place in my heart for all the babies of all my Internet pals. And I consider it quite a privilege to get to read about their milestones and the funny things they do and getting to see them grow up right in front of my eyes - it's really fantastic, and I wouldn't trade it.
I have the urge to just list every one of our miracle babies right here, but I know my husband would kill me because he is making dinner tonight (NO JOKE!), and honestly, that's just not something I'm willing to be late for:) So, please give your babies an extra love from me and know I'll be doing the same from you to my silly Lily, and thank you so much for letting me witness the creation of your family or the journey you're still taking to get to your baby. It's truly incredible.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
My favorite thing about blogging
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I know exactly what you mean. I don't read a lot of the blogs but, when I have a friend who gets pregnant easily, I am of course very happy for her. But when I have a friend who gets pregnant difficultly, or gets a baby via adoption, I am sobbing with joy.
There is something very spiritual to that - when you share the pain of infertility with a friend, and pray for them, then when you see the prayer answered and a child is finally in their arms - the joy that comes from being able to participate in God's work via prayer is, well, Godly. It's a taste of Heaven.
:)
Awww, right back at you guys!! :)
Waaah--you've made me cry with your mushiness too. I love being an Internet auntie :-)
My keyboard is going to rust after all this . . . (is there any metal in there?)
ditto! I love"catching up" with all of my cyber-pals and seeing the amazing things that God is doinging in all of our lives. We can laugh together, cry together, rejoice together and lift one another up in prayer.
Kat, I feel the same way. This was beautifully written! I spend way too much time reading adoption blogs...but I don't want to stop. I also feel so honored to be part of these families, in the blog community.
I love watching families grow, especially for those who have really had to work for it. It means that much more, I think.
I hope you had a good dinner!
As one only 11 months into the process AND only 2 1/2 months of waiting (and still counting...), I find myself being drawn to blogs about adoption too.
I just don't feel so alone and your post confirmed that it's okay to feel like my bloggy-friends really do care about me too.
Well said!
I am so thankful to you and other blog sisters that have allowed me a peek into their lives and journey to motherhood. I don't feel so alone anymore.
I totally agree with you! It's comforting to know that each one of these people who are blessed with life's greatest miracle wants and appreciates it as much as you! This is my "jealous free" zone! I love it! I'm honored and proud to be a part of it right along with you!
Waaah! Right back at ya!!!
that's so true! thanks for being part of my girls' lives, even if they don't know it! :)
although as soon as swim season is over we're totally meeting up at the zoo. seriously.
I love blogworld for the exact same reason!!! It feels great to truly KNOW where others are coming from and to be able to rejoice with families as they overcome the odds and bring miracle babies into their families!!
this is a beautiful post and sentiment. you can feel the love ooze right off the screen.
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