Hello? Is anyone out there? This is your official invitation to say “hello” to me. It would be nice to know who’s actually reading this blog. I’ve told a few people about this website and I know that some of you read it occasionally, but I’d find it helpful and encouraging to hear back from you. I, myself, have a terrible habit of lurking on other people’s blogs, but I”m trying to break myself of the habit and reach out to other writers with comments whenever I can. So here’s the deal: if you are reading this post (whether that is later today or 10 years from the date this post is published), please leave a comment below. It doesn’t have to be fancy, you can really just say “hello.” If I don’t know you “in real life,” I’d love to hear how you found my blog. If you are traveling through your own adoption journey, I’d love to know that too. If you are a big fat meanie who might leave nasty, snide remarks, (or SPAM!), consider yourself exempt from this invitation. Otherwise…. I’m looking forward to knowing my readers!
p.s. if you’d rather remain anonymous, you can pick a pseudonym, but then maybe you could tell me what state or country you live in just so I have an idea of where my readers come from.
p.p.s. if you are a friend of mine and you wish you could remember to read my blog more often, but you usually forget to check it, go discover the joys of Google Reader OR ask me how you can receive these blog posts as an e-mail each time they’re published.
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Reading and praying and getting excited for you two! Keep writing.
ok, i admit it. i lurk. but only a little, every once and a while.
i’m thrilled to know that any of my friends and family read–even if they lurk! my blog is such an easy way for me to communicate with lots of people at once, but it only works as a communication tool if others actually do read it. thanks for visiting.
Hi Carissa!
Just catching up on my own blog and read your comment. I’m glad to know someone else is at the same point we are! And even though I just showed up today – I’ll keep reading 🙂
Blessings,
Rachel
thanks, rachel! i’ve got your blog on my google reader too!
You know I’m here
Hi hon. I commented on your last post and I’m still reading. Love you.
I am very happy to have the insights you give in writing this. I have not done any of the reading we talked about, so I guess I have to just get my information from you! Google Reader is great so I don’t have to remember to check in. Love ya
I have been reading as a friend and fellow soon-to-be-parent-for-the-first-time 🙂 I am honored that you are willing to share your journey with us and I frequently find myself thinking about your posts when I am far away from the computer. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your posts. You have a great personality for this – both chatty and thoughtful. I always look forward to procrastinating this way!
I’m here, reading with interest. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope your wait is not much longer….
yep, I lurk… but sometimes I comment. Yes, thank you for sharing this journey!
kat
Mark me down in the lurking category. It’s been so good to read the blog. Please keep posting! And I don’t know if she’ll post or not, but I have a friend going through the adoption process here in the ‘burg and I know she’s been checking your blog as well.
As you know, I love reading your blog(s), and find them insightful, inspiring, and entertaining. Thanks for sharing yourself and your journey in this way.
I too love to read your blog(s)- you are insightful in so many different ways. I also am very interested and happy that you are sharing your story about the adoption process. So, I read when I can:) But, thanks for sharing.
Hi hi! I just switched to Google Reader and while it’s not as pretty as Bloglines, it works soooo much better!
I’m a loyal Google Reader reader and, although I comment rarely, I read all posts and love the way this blog opens up honest feelings (and includes good resources) about entering parenthood via adoption.
I can’t wait to see how your story ends…or shall we say begins?!!!
Of course I read your blogs, I just don’t read them every time a new post is up. I have to catch up. =)
Ang
Hi Carissa! I’m here reading and watching!
i loves me a good de-lurkification.
Hi Carissa – I started reading your blog from the beginning tonight. You’re so eloquent and clever in blogging your thoughts and feelings about your adoption journey. You have captured a lot of what I think and feel also. Thanks for sharing and letting me lurk.
Signed – Orientation Buddy
I’m reading your entire blog for the first time. I found it through your profile on the Abrazo forum. I am suebee on the forum and have a wonderful open adoption with both of my son’s birthparents. He is 8 and we adopted him through Abrazo. I also have a 2-year old daughter who we adopted locally (we live in MS) and we have an open adoption with her first mom (although both my kids’ birthmoms are very different and our relationship with each is very different).
You are a wonderful writer. I love the way you express yourself. Reading your blog brings back so many memories! I’ll be praying for you and following your journey!
Long story short: I had a link to this blog, lost the link, and got it again and am now catching up big time. Just want you to know I’m here, I’m learning, and I’m lovin’ you guys!
i’m here now!
Just read it all today and have had to hold back tears repeatedly. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story with SUCH a happy ending. It’s given me a lot to think about and I fear that I may pester you with lots (more) questions!
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