tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post5739711897451415605..comments2023-05-26T07:27:18.007-07:00Comments on What Now?: Beginning at the beginningLulu McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002084871872201948noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-45825102107464215422013-03-11T17:27:12.524-07:002013-03-11T17:27:12.524-07:00I just found your blog too, and I am also starting...I just found your blog too, and I am also starting at the beginning. I hope to adopt a child from foster care in a few years when my partner and I have a more stable financial situation. I have been researching adopting an older child for several years now, and I am studying to get my master's in Human Development and Family Studies, so that I can become an adoption counselor or work in foster care. I am trying to read everything I can and learn as much as possible about adopting older children in the meantime.<br /><br />Like you, I do not know of any reason why I would not be able to have biological children someday. In fact, I do want to have a baby/babies, but I would love to give a home and family to an older child too. <br /><br />You write so beautifully, and I know I am not alone in saying that you have put many future (and current) foster/adoptive parents' feelings into words. My mother, sister, and even my partner (initially) expressed some of the same concerns that your mother had. I'm looking forward to reading about how everything is turning out for you! Thanks for sharing with us.<br /><br />-LaurenLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-83728365568797456742012-12-15T04:51:11.408-08:002012-12-15T04:51:11.408-08:00Like Ashley I found your blog and am starting from...Like Ashley I found your blog and am starting from the beginning. This post felt like someone putting my heart on paper. My husband and I have often made comments similar to many in this post, but you said them how I wish I could have articulated them when asked. My mother's reaction was even similar to your own...mine shared multiple worst case scenario stories and did not get the intended reaction from us. I'm excited to read on and see how your journey has progressed!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782397111394651226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-76972115477130681662010-03-16T18:45:58.536-07:002010-03-16T18:45:58.536-07:00Hi, I just found your blog and am starting at the ...Hi, I just found your blog and am starting at the beginning, working my way to the end. I love that people have thought to write down their experiences for others to learn from. I'm looking forward to seeing how your journey panned out! My husband and I are looking to adopt older children, so a somewhat similar situation to yours. -AAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057019353582077940noreply@blogger.com