tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16883154.post112716556990475900..comments2023-04-14T01:54:30.737-07:00Comments on Red Thread to Marysville: Where are we in the process?Kurt Onkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18263228484474533761noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16883154.post-1127238389532023692005-09-20T10:46:00.000-07:002005-09-20T10:46:00.000-07:00Dear Kurt and Julie, I was really touched by y...Dear Kurt and Julie,<BR/><BR/> I was really touched by your phrase "we are in our 12th month." I've experienced the adoption process, right up to the call that says "we have a match," and I can tell you, it is a pregnancy....the mental preparation, the picking of a name (Lily is beautiful), the preparing the room, or even just thinking about it...is every bit as significant as carrying a child yourself. I've done both..it really is the same in more ways than I could've imagined.<BR/><BR/> God bless you both. We will keep you and your daughter in our prayers. <BR/><BR/>Lora HornAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16883154.post-1127199443850729352005-09-19T23:57:00.000-07:002005-09-19T23:57:00.000-07:00Kurt and Julie,It is such a pleasure to watch this...Kurt and Julie,<BR/>It is such a pleasure to watch this process move forward and to feel along with you the sense of excitement that runs through your notes already.<BR/><BR/>I am beginning a study of China with my year 10 Geography class - in fact, it began today. As we were reading through the material one of my students asked about the one child family rule in China and how that fits with a country with such a large population. I related to her that this was a relatively new policy, and that it is quite hostile to baby girls. I shared that many of these young baby girls are put up for adoption and that families like you make a place in their hearts and homes. It is a blessing to be able to share with our young people that injustice is always met with God's justice and mercy in wonderful ways.<BR/><BR/>You do not have to worry about "bugging" us with updates. It is great to share in your blessing.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Marc and ThelmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16883154.post-1127174114087731882005-09-19T16:55:00.000-07:002005-09-19T16:55:00.000-07:00This is an amazing journey for both of you and I l...This is an amazing journey for both of you and I love being a part of it. This is such a special time for your family and you will always treasure these thoughts and memories. What a wonderful way to capture these treasured memories. And you offer so much insight, it is a learning experience for all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and that precious baby, Lily, that will soon find her way to her home with you by the grace of God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com