tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post6118363432152075593..comments2023-10-02T03:47:19.097-06:00Comments on watch out for mama: TellingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14545496730057771946noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-53124552150476684262012-03-23T12:45:05.237-06:002012-03-23T12:45:05.237-06:00THANK YOU for sharing this. As a fellow trans-rac...THANK YOU for sharing this. As a fellow trans-racial adoptive Mormon mom I understand. Thank you!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837671746294035442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-5744334223224701782012-03-19T23:53:15.323-06:002012-03-19T23:53:15.323-06:00Oh Ana,my heart goes out to you. I was in the sa...Oh Ana,my heart goes out to you. I was in the same place about a week ago. A dead and rotting rat was dripping down from a heater vent and I really didn't think I had it in me to climb into the attic and clean it up. I was also mad because there was no one in the church I felt I could call for help. In my parent's ward, I could have called several people and they would have come in a heartbeat. Ultimately, I found a friend (not Mormon) who let me spend the night and she knew a guy who I could call and he was happy to take the job. <br />I hope you find some good friends who you are comfortable going to for help. You are wonderful even in the bumpy times. There will be people who will help you. If we were closer, I would spend an evening with your kids in a heartbeat because I care about you and because I like your kids. They are fun. So are you.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598606225038176706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-36614018145559729492012-03-13T15:35:12.217-06:002012-03-13T15:35:12.217-06:00I admire you greatly, Ana, partly because I know t...I admire you greatly, Ana, partly because I know the road you chose can be difficult for you. But you have given some folks an AWESOME chance at life they wouldn't have had without you. You are intelligent, resourceful, and compassionate. I send you HUGS!!!Verohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566966252603802067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-17840391478872885172012-03-12T11:59:15.146-06:002012-03-12T11:59:15.146-06:00I remember a Thanksgiving at your parents' hou...I remember a Thanksgiving at your parents' house where your baby was the only "3rd generation" in attendance. My very new husband and I were at your table and everyone else was at the big table. You were under quite a bit of duress due to the crying and general uncooperative-ness of your toddler. Your husband made the comment that he looked forward to the year when our kids would ruin Thanksgiving. I was really surprised. You two were stressed that you were the cause of some commotion and yes, there was definitely more food on the floor than previous years, but in no way did I consider anything ruined or awful. <br /><br />I don't pretend to understand all the challenges you face, but I admire you for it. And I know that there are four very blessed children that have the experience of growing up in your home with you as a mother. I hope you can see what a great thing you are in their lives. And remember, you haven't ruined Thanksgiving.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567987790335674554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-2907166460664087612012-03-10T07:14:17.981-07:002012-03-10T07:14:17.981-07:00I think you’re right that everyone has their own c...I think you’re right that everyone has their own challenges and pain. I have always admired you and your work and your love. It makes a difference in the world. I’m sorry for your current heartache and pray that the comforting you’re entitled to surrounds you.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107964636020955468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103254.post-79991314419602712132012-03-08T17:13:21.988-07:002012-03-08T17:13:21.988-07:00Wishing you lived closer so I could come over and ...Wishing you lived closer so I could come over and give you a big hug, and let you read a book for 30 minutes. <br /><br />Love you, Sis.Marta Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371851400493543025noreply@blogger.com