I enjoyed your slowing down on your walk today. I look forward to hearing more of your journey to becoming a mum of your dream two. Perhaps this is it, you’d dreamed of two and although the one you didn’t workout with was such a loss it could be the universe making way for your dream. Sending lots of love and hugs 🤗
I was thinking about that, Sheila. If I hadn’t said yes to that first placement, I’d be lounging on a beach in Baja now, and wouldn’t have gotten the call about these two little ones. Perhaps it was meant to be? I’m grateful for your support! 🤗
I’m sorry you’ve had to go through the heartache to get here though, sometimes it’s frustrating that it has to happen that way. But I’ll be putting it out into the universe, just to support the energy out there for you 💙 it’s funny, perhaps that’s it, some weird chain of events that needed to happen. I’ll be waiting for updates and thinking of you.
That’s it! My nana said to me once, if we knew what was round the bend we wouldn’t go round it. I always liked that expression, it sums up life, we really don’t know what’s going to happen but in not knowing we continue on. I hope the next turn has these two beautiful children waiting for you 💕
Exactly what I’m feeling, Sheila. You said it so well. Liz I love your spirit and your hope... and your courage and life-force! I see beautiful things ahead for you, and I’m glad to be cheering you on!!! 💕
Slowing down, stopping to smell the flowers, seeing the sights and the wonderment on their little faces- sounds amazing! You will make a wonderful mother and hopefully the stars will align this time.
It’s only natural for you to feel nervous and to question yourselves… it’s a life changer.
Thoughts and Prayers to you both on becoming the parents you have dreamt of being!
Thank you so much, Christina! And thank you for validating that some degree of anxiety is to be expected when becoming a parent. Hopefully all the love and snuggles will balance out the stress! And rediscovering that sense of wonder…
That’s what I was thinking, Lois—that some degree of anxiety must be normal with such a life-changing decision! I’m sure we would have had that moment if we had a child the usual way.
Fair warning Liz. Beth fostered to adopt a 22 month old girl and her 6 month old sister. We (I was an intricately involved “meme”) had them for a year. Their mother got her act together and in the end the family was reunited, which is often the case. My sister is a CASA worker and will testify that New Hampshire is strong on re-unification, as is the foster system. Saying goodbye to those little girls was one of the most heartbreaking things I had to do in my life.
My sister’s experience as a CASA worker was draining. She gave it up after months of cancelled or re-scheduled court appearances for getting parents to sign a TPR (termination of parental rights).
I don’t want to burst your bubble Liz, but things don’t always work out the way you would like them to. I’d hate to see you and Seth have to go through another disappointing experience.
Thank you for sharing this, Denise. I am so sorry about what you and your daughter went through in losing her foster children. I hesitated to move forward with this placement for that exact reason, since the children are not yet legally free. However, they have been in the system for over a year with another foster family. The courts have started to hold hearings for termination of parental rights, as neither parent has been engaged in reunification for quite some time. We’ve gotten repeated assurances from the caseworkers that the TPR is moving forward. I know there is always some risk, and you’re right; I don’t know if I can handle another loss. It’s a chance we’ll have to take if we want the opportunity to adopt younger children. 🤞
Thank you, Mimi! Managing the emotions is the challenge; opening my heart to love, yet holding it lightly. I love the image of handmade gloves, so cozy and snug. ❤️
Spring is on its way--earlier and warmer. That means, along with other good things, all kinds of positive miracles are in the air including the addition of 2 sweet young children to our family. You are going to have a fruitful time learning to love still-malleable little ones while supervising Baxter's complete healing. Yes, you were right in calling those exposed tunnels as vole tunnels. You and Seth have so much to teach little ones. See you soon at Camp Medford. Love, J and L.
Thank you for confirming the vole tunnels, Lois! I don’t think I’ve ever seen those before. There is so much to learn and explore right outside our back door, and at the lake too, of course. We have much to look forward to!
I love the hope in this post and also the question: Who will I be if I don't do what I'm used to doing? Oh - I'll take on a new identity and I can trust that will be good. Excited for you!
I enjoyed your slowing down on your walk today. I look forward to hearing more of your journey to becoming a mum of your dream two. Perhaps this is it, you’d dreamed of two and although the one you didn’t workout with was such a loss it could be the universe making way for your dream. Sending lots of love and hugs 🤗
I was thinking about that, Sheila. If I hadn’t said yes to that first placement, I’d be lounging on a beach in Baja now, and wouldn’t have gotten the call about these two little ones. Perhaps it was meant to be? I’m grateful for your support! 🤗
I’m sorry you’ve had to go through the heartache to get here though, sometimes it’s frustrating that it has to happen that way. But I’ll be putting it out into the universe, just to support the energy out there for you 💙 it’s funny, perhaps that’s it, some weird chain of events that needed to happen. I’ll be waiting for updates and thinking of you.
Thank you so much, Sheila! We never really know where the path may lead, do we? Only that it has all kinds of twists and turns!
That’s it! My nana said to me once, if we knew what was round the bend we wouldn’t go round it. I always liked that expression, it sums up life, we really don’t know what’s going to happen but in not knowing we continue on. I hope the next turn has these two beautiful children waiting for you 💕
Oh that’s so true, Sheila! Thank you for sharing.
Isn’t it, I love a good saying 💕
Exciting. Glad you have the grounding relationship with nature during this change. Rooting for you!!
Rooting! I get it! 😂💕
😂😂😂
It’s so important, Brenna, and something I hope to share with my kids!
Exactly what I’m feeling, Sheila. You said it so well. Liz I love your spirit and your hope... and your courage and life-force! I see beautiful things ahead for you, and I’m glad to be cheering you on!!! 💕
Thank you, Linda; that means so much! I’m grateful to have you cheering for me. 🥳
Wishing you so much luck and love with these next steps Liz ❤️
Thank you so much, Jess! 🥰
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beautiful story and riveting,
Thank you so much, Gail! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😄
Slowing down, stopping to smell the flowers, seeing the sights and the wonderment on their little faces- sounds amazing! You will make a wonderful mother and hopefully the stars will align this time.
It’s only natural for you to feel nervous and to question yourselves… it’s a life changer.
Thoughts and Prayers to you both on becoming the parents you have dreamt of being!
Thank you so much, Christina! And thank you for validating that some degree of anxiety is to be expected when becoming a parent. Hopefully all the love and snuggles will balance out the stress! And rediscovering that sense of wonder…
Hi Liz
Wishing your dog a speedy recovery.
Don't be nervous about becoming a mom. Everyone is nervous. You and Seth will be wonderful parents! Keep us posted.
Lois W
That’s what I was thinking, Lois—that some degree of anxiety must be normal with such a life-changing decision! I’m sure we would have had that moment if we had a child the usual way.
Fair warning Liz. Beth fostered to adopt a 22 month old girl and her 6 month old sister. We (I was an intricately involved “meme”) had them for a year. Their mother got her act together and in the end the family was reunited, which is often the case. My sister is a CASA worker and will testify that New Hampshire is strong on re-unification, as is the foster system. Saying goodbye to those little girls was one of the most heartbreaking things I had to do in my life.
My sister’s experience as a CASA worker was draining. She gave it up after months of cancelled or re-scheduled court appearances for getting parents to sign a TPR (termination of parental rights).
I don’t want to burst your bubble Liz, but things don’t always work out the way you would like them to. I’d hate to see you and Seth have to go through another disappointing experience.
Thank you for sharing this, Denise. I am so sorry about what you and your daughter went through in losing her foster children. I hesitated to move forward with this placement for that exact reason, since the children are not yet legally free. However, they have been in the system for over a year with another foster family. The courts have started to hold hearings for termination of parental rights, as neither parent has been engaged in reunification for quite some time. We’ve gotten repeated assurances from the caseworkers that the TPR is moving forward. I know there is always some risk, and you’re right; I don’t know if I can handle another loss. It’s a chance we’ll have to take if we want the opportunity to adopt younger children. 🤞
I don’t mean to be so negative Liz, but I just think you should go into this with your eyes wide open.
Oh how I hope these children fit like handmade gloves into your lives. I hope it for you and for them, of course.
I hope love blooms and I hope you can manage your emotions - the hope and expectations - JUST INCASE. Sending 😘
Thank you, Mimi! Managing the emotions is the challenge; opening my heart to love, yet holding it lightly. I love the image of handmade gloves, so cozy and snug. ❤️
Spring is on its way--earlier and warmer. That means, along with other good things, all kinds of positive miracles are in the air including the addition of 2 sweet young children to our family. You are going to have a fruitful time learning to love still-malleable little ones while supervising Baxter's complete healing. Yes, you were right in calling those exposed tunnels as vole tunnels. You and Seth have so much to teach little ones. See you soon at Camp Medford. Love, J and L.
Thank you for confirming the vole tunnels, Lois! I don’t think I’ve ever seen those before. There is so much to learn and explore right outside our back door, and at the lake too, of course. We have much to look forward to!
Beautiful post. I felt like I was with you on those hikes/walks between your vivid descriptions and great pictures.
Sending all the healing vibes Baxter’s way 💜
I am thrilled for your news and sending you and your family vibes full of good health, happiness and love 🥰
I’m glad I could take you along, Jennifer! Thank you for sending your love and healing energy. We can use it right now! 🙏
Slowing down makes me envision seeing new spaces and places when and where the new steps and paths evolve… best wishes on the continuing journey.
Thank you so much, Deb!
I hope the adoption process unfolds beautifully for you all this time Liz ❤️
Thank you, Vicki! ♥️
I love the hope in this post and also the question: Who will I be if I don't do what I'm used to doing? Oh - I'll take on a new identity and I can trust that will be good. Excited for you!
Thank you, Serena. Trust is key when taking a giant leap into the unknown!
YES trust!