Sunday, March 1, 2009

New adventure, new blog


I've changed the title and look of my blog...for a very good reason. Many of you already know this information but some of you may not. I am starting the process to adopt Andrew's brother! I will be adopting from Ethiopia--hopefully an infant boy. This process is easier than Guatemala but may take a little longer. I will tell you all the details in new posts but for now I wanted to explain the new look.


The title "Outnumbered" is not literally true yet (although there are days when it feels like there are three Andrews and only one me) but it is true in my heart and in my head. The adoption process takes on a life of it's own and occupies as much time and energy as a new child would. There is a line in an Indigo Girls song that says it perfectly, "You set up your place in my thoughts....moved in and made my thinking crowded". That is adoption. It takes up space...a lot of space...and pushes other important details (like things that people just told me and where I put the groceries) to the side. Even in a relatively easy process there is stress---good stress and bad stress.

I'm very excited about this new journey. When I started my adoption process to bring Andrew home, I didn't have a blog. I kept a journal which I will give him some day but this blog allows me to share every part of the journey with you and to have a record of it for 'him'.

I promise to write more this week and share everything I know so far. Changing my blog is causing me deep, deep stress and it's all I can handle for one day. :)

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13 comments:

  1. LOVE IT! The title is perfect.

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  2. OH MY GOD!! CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy and excited for you. God bless you on the amazing journey ahead... so looking forwared to sharing it with you. You just made my night... I am thrilled for you and Andrew.

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  3. Looks great! Transitions are not easy. Need a social story?
    So thrilled for you and your new journey.

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  4. I found your blog off of a gathering for our hearts. Hope to meet you there!

    Congratulations!!!! What an exciting adventure! Love the Indigo Girls quote....very very true indeed!

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  5. Congratulations! So excited for you and Andrew! It's about that time for us too... not sure where we'll head, but I would love for Dominic to have a brother. My mom follows your blog too - so mom, no I don't have any news that I haven't told you. ;)

    Can't wait to follow the next step of your journey!
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  6. OMG YOU DID change it!!! LOVE IT!!!

    Yep adoption is a FULL Time paperwork job!!! AMEN to you!

    Luv,Leslie

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  7. Love the new blog. Looks fantastic!! Congrats my friend! I am beyond thrilled to follow you through your journey.

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  8. Love the new look and title!!! I'm so excited for you, Andrew, and Andrew's little bro-to-be!!!

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  9. Love the new blog look alot - and the reason for the change even more!! Sheri

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  10. I love the new blog! BUT...I am even more in love with a new little brother for Andrew! Congrats! I always knew you weren't finished! :) I can't wait to read all about your new journey to Ethiopia. Remember, we want details and lots of pics!!!!!!

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  11. Love the new blog, the title, etc...I am looking forward to watching your journey to baby # 2 unfold!

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  12. Love the new blog and am so excited for your new adventure to your next family member! All the best...we will be praying for you and celebrating all the steps with ya!

    Meg and Mason

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