One of the most beautiful things about a blog is the opportunity for perpetual re-invention. In this fast-paced, ADHD, biggerBETTERNOW world, the odds of an old post being remembered are slim. This is both sad and liberating...surely not in the same league as the wonderful paradoxes in the opening monologue of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, mind you, but a curiosity to be savored nonetheless.
But I digress. Which is half the point and a third the title. Theresa and I have not been blessed with a child of our own, but we are about to be blessed with someone else's! It's amazing what determination, a fearless disregard for mountains of paperwork, and the willingness to lob lots of cash at a problem can do. Miraculously, we have been approved to adopt a (currently 16 months to the day) baby girl from Taiwan! She will be known as Madelyn (we thought that rolled off the tongue better than Siang-Yi, even though the majority of the world's population would doubtless disagree), and she has already become the apple of our eye.
But I digress. Which is half the point and a third the title. Theresa and I have not been blessed with a child of our own, but we are about to be blessed with someone else's! It's amazing what determination, a fearless disregard for mountains of paperwork, and the willingness to lob lots of cash at a problem can do. Miraculously, we have been approved to adopt a (currently 16 months to the day) baby girl from Taiwan! She will be known as Madelyn (we thought that rolled off the tongue better than Siang-Yi, even though the majority of the world's population would doubtless disagree), and she has already become the apple of our eye.
Great blog!! So can't wait to meet my little niece. That looks like a new picture of Madelyn at the end of the blog. Is it?
ReplyDeleteThank you! The picture is one of the several we got in the initial referral - we'll post any new ones as we get 'em!
ReplyDeleteI like to be part of conversations too.
ReplyDeleteMadelyn is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure she'll be sweet, neat, and darling so no worries! You are going to make the best parents!And, of course, she'll be the smartest child ever! What a joy, and what overwhelming love you already have for that adorable little girl. We're so proud for you! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteOops! I forgot to tell you that momuzic is me, Aunt B! Didn't realize that it didn't post that! Thanks for keeping us updated! Love ya, Aunt B
ReplyDeleteBrenda (Aunt B), thanks for your clarifying, we didn't recognize the email name. Love your encouraging comments. We are looking so forward to seeing you all at the wedding and TG!
ReplyDeleteyes, I loved joel's reference to Dickens
ReplyDeleteWay to keep the english major alive, guy!!\
\\and, of course, I love madelyn!! also, I love that video, especially her grin when she tings the bells - what a cutie!!
love you both so much!!
Mom aka Grandma
Love the blog!!! We are so excited to see pictures of these two adorable (and incredibly lucky) twinkies! You two will be the best parents; I know you will cherish every moment. I am particularly thrilled to see Miss Madelyn is already a music aficionado -- BRAVISSIMA! I can already see that we will get along famously! We can't wait to meet them and, in the meantime, to see ya'll at the wedding fest! Love you, Auntie E. & dudes
ReplyDeleteI am just thrilled for you guys. Those children are beautiful and couldn't dream of a better situation into which to be adopted. I love you guys, thank you for all of your support. We truly can't wait to see you two and to hear more about your new additions!
ReplyDelete-Danielle