Welcome to our family blog!

This is a place where I try to honestly share about life; about being a wife and being a mother. Sometimes I dream out loud, and reflect on the lessons of life. You will notice that much of our blog is devoted to Down syndrome. Our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 at birth. I know how hard it is to deal with a new diagnosis; there is fear in the unknown, questioning, and too many tears. There seems to be little hope.

However, as I have come out of the "swamp" I have discovered a beautiful road to travel. Having a child with Down syndrome is not what I thought it would be. Her life is so rich, definitely worth celebrating.. Her life has great value and meaning. Her life is beautiful! We have embarked in the most life altering journey of our lives. We would not trade it for anything in the world!

I'd love to hear from you, if need someone to talk to please click on the contact link below.

October 26, 2009

2 Blog Announcements

First, I wait until tomorrow evening to draw two names to win "A Different Dream for My Child" So if you want it, leave a comment! For every comment your name will be entered for the drawing!

Second, we have a travel date! We are only a few weeks away but I cannot post the date or details until our adoption blog goes private, so make sure you let me know if you want to be invited to view our blog. It won't happen in the next two weeks, but soon after that ;) (hint, hint)

Also, if you know Nina's country, please do not post or mention it in your comments or any written public material, this could actually stop our adoption, and we are so close!

Thank you!

13 comments:

Mary said...: So exciting!!!! I would love to be able to view your private blog, if you'll let me. Congrats on the appointment date!; 6:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Mcleland's want in on the secret blog as well. So excited for you guys. Can't wait to hold and love on another Stumbo daughter.; 6:18 PM
Brigitte said...: SO exciting!! I am so happy for you! You know I want a blog invite. gittevan4@gmail.com; 6:31 PM
Stacy said...: When the blogs go Private its getting closer and it gets so exciting!! :) Please add me to your viewers list. pookeymom@msn.com; 6:55 PM
Molly said...: I lurve when people go private because it means they are getting close!!!!

roneydapony@aol.com invite please!!; 8:52 PM
Jaime said...: me to please!! i am so excited for you guys! cant wait for you guys to get home and see your awesome family altogether! :); 5:33 AM
Zack, Jenn and William said...: How exciting!!! I would love to follow along on your journey if you would allow me the priviledge. I've been praying for your sweet little girl for so many months now!

My email is dovefamily@bellsouth.net.

Thanks!
Jenn
(we adopted our son from Ukraine in Nov '07); 10:40 AM
Anonymous said...: I would love to be able to follow your adoption blog as well. I came to your blog through Reece's Rainbow a while ago. If it's okay, my email is teenygurl88@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
Cristina; 12:01 AM
~LeahJoy~ said...: Congrats again! I'd like to be invited to view your private blog!
thank you!
:); 12:02 AM
Nan and Dan said...: please add me to your list!
we are looking into RR and would like to follow your story :)
good luck :); 6:33 PM
Jeri said...: I would like a blog invite
r2girls39@embarqmail.com

Jeri; 12:34 PM
Shelby Thorsted said...: I'm not sure if you are still taking requests for when your blog goes private. I am a devoted Reeces Rainbow follower (addict) and have had your future daughter on my heart since I first saw her. I am so happy you are going to be her family. My e-mail is smthorsted@gmail.com if you can add me.; 5:20 AM
Four Wonders Mommy said...: Please add my family to the private blog. I am so excited for you guys! I still hope to adopt someday. Good luck and saffe travels.
Tracyvelander@yahoo.com; 7:30 AM