Truths

I love Jen Hatmaker. Really, really love her. It appears she loves me too because she's able to read my mind. (Just kidding. The woman doesn't even know I exist.) I want to share two of her blog posts on adoption. They resonate with me and speak VOLUMES on what it's really like out here.

http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2011/09/06/after-the-airport

http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2011/11/02/how-to-be-the-village

My top three favorite moments from these posts:

1. "Waiting purgatory"
2. "Sometimes her fear is so palpable, it literally takes my breath away. New places: terror. New faces: total insecurity. Transitions: help us, Jesus."
3. "Plus, we want you to know more because we’re all secretly hoping you’ll adopt later. (This is not true.) (Yes it is.)"

Oh how I wish I knew about Jen Hatmaker (and more about attachment in adoption) in 2009! Live and learn.

PS Still. Waiting. On. LOA.



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