tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post5348232481279584172..comments2023-06-01T09:58:02.383-05:00Comments on There's always room for one more: Six Months Ago TodayDenise Grover Swankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-69259119858441859812009-01-16T18:00:00.000-06:002009-01-16T18:00:00.000-06:00Wow...that truly is beautiful. I absolutely love ...Wow...that truly is beautiful. I absolutely love the picture of the two of you at the end. You are both so very lucky to have one another. We are so glad Ryan has joined our family---what a gift!<BR/>Blessing to you both!Jannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03847672212525072696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-38776927539377410732009-01-15T19:40:00.000-06:002009-01-15T19:40:00.000-06:00that was such a beautiful post!! I'm glad that Rya...that was such a beautiful post!!<BR/><BR/> I'm glad that Ryan now feels comfortable with his WONDERFUL family. <BR/>Thanks for sharing your honesty!!The Johnson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/02295171630228842947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-14302058646485920612009-01-15T14:20:00.000-06:002009-01-15T14:20:00.000-06:00That was such a touching and lovely post! What a ...That was such a touching and lovely post! What a brave little boy he is!Anna Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448660461713754238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-19117790073108500752009-01-15T12:07:00.000-06:002009-01-15T12:07:00.000-06:00Denise, my smiles are here, under the tears I'm cr...Denise, my smiles are here, under the tears I'm crying after reading this. How blessed is Ryan to have you, and I'm sure vice versa. Thank you for sharing your story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-10004575588734902112009-01-15T09:00:00.000-06:002009-01-15T09:00:00.000-06:00i had no idea he was so new to the family! happy ...i had no idea he was so new to the family! happy 6mo!!!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915351322324269632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-66745890802524835662009-01-15T08:21:00.000-06:002009-01-15T08:21:00.000-06:00Oh Denise, you inspire me...Ryan is blessed beyond...Oh Denise, you inspire me...Ryan is blessed beyond measure to have you as his forever mom!Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-21891117988271756942009-01-14T22:41:00.000-06:002009-01-14T22:41:00.000-06:00That is such a sweet post. It literally brought me...That is such a sweet post. It literally brought me to tears with how much love you have for him!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757942067951645910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-78975141145614374082009-01-14T20:29:00.000-06:002009-01-14T20:29:00.000-06:00Denise, I just tagged you over at my blog for Pict...Denise, I just tagged you over at my blog for Picture Tag. Hope you will join in on the fun.<BR/><BR/>http://katsdailyinspiration.blogspot.com/2009/01/picture-tag.htmlInspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466110468328164968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-59835315765838352842009-01-14T18:46:00.000-06:002009-01-14T18:46:00.000-06:00Denise,This is absolutely beautiful.Thank you shar...Denise,<BR/>This is absolutely beautiful.<BR/>Thank you sharing.<BR/>Ryan is adorable.<BR/>YayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-31700028832104504152009-01-14T17:08:00.000-06:002009-01-14T17:08:00.000-06:00Thank you for writing that last part. We are cons...Thank you for writing that last part. We are considering adoption, and I often wondered about people who feel that immediate connection, and what happens if it doesn't show up at first. He is a cutie, and I appreciate the honesty.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854297659644929721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-14517071697339389642009-01-14T17:00:00.000-06:002009-01-14T17:00:00.000-06:00Wow...great post. It made me cry sad tears (for a...Wow...great post. It made me cry sad tears (for all that kids go through before they get to their forever families and for the kids left behind) and happy tears. In all honesty, I'm probably overly emotional as I finished Silent Tears last night.<BR/>Thanks for the poignant and honest post...Carey-Life in the Carpool Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083137670002704577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-6078555646863944952009-01-14T16:33:00.000-06:002009-01-14T16:33:00.000-06:00Thank you for visiting my blog today. May I ask h...Thank you for visiting my blog today. May I ask how you found me?<BR/><BR/>I've enjoyed looking over 2 of your blogs so far. I can't imagine all that you have been through this past year and you still keep opening your heart!<BR/><BR/>I'll be back.Aspiemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720558783668971656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-88689046266989650882009-01-14T16:28:00.000-06:002009-01-14T16:28:00.000-06:00It has been amazing to watch Ryan change in pictur...It has been amazing to watch Ryan change in pictures from beginning to now. He obviously knows he is loved!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256121948939552024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-24745716486049681172009-01-14T16:04:00.000-06:002009-01-14T16:04:00.000-06:00What a touching post! He looks so happy now. He i...What a touching post! He looks so happy now. He is truly blessed to be part of your family..as I know you are blessed to have him!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147032340385913746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-42477655585417817532009-01-14T15:02:00.003-06:002009-01-14T15:02:00.003-06:00Oh, and also, your next book should be about adopt...Oh, and also, your next book should be about adoption!<BR/><BR/>*And since you asked, there was still a bit of tp still left on the roll...lol!!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-25775979454362532502009-01-14T15:02:00.002-06:002009-01-14T15:02:00.002-06:00Oh, and also, your next book should be about adopt...Oh, and also, your next book should be about adoption!<BR/><BR/>*And since you asked, there was still a bit of tp still left on the roll...lol!!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-85169670202413001612009-01-14T15:02:00.001-06:002009-01-14T15:02:00.001-06:00Oh, and also, your next book should be about adopt...Oh, and also, your next book should be about adoption!<BR/><BR/>*And since you asked, there was still a bit of tp still left on the roll...lol!!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-7165384812820663892009-01-14T15:02:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:02:00.000-06:00Oh, and also, your next book should be about adopt...Oh, and also, your next book should be about adoption!<BR/><BR/>*And since you asked, there was still a bit of tp still left on the roll...lol!!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-51660297467016795012009-01-14T15:01:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:01:00.000-06:00What a beautiful post Denise! And I love how you a...What a beautiful post Denise! And I love how you are always so homest about your feelings.<BR/>Maggie also gets fearful in new situations and doesn't even like it when we have visitors. And she is always asking to go back to Maggie's house when we are out...still a bit insecure I think. But each month brings new milestones and I can't believe that she has only been ours for 10 months~Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-11239856349809867902009-01-14T11:47:00.000-06:002009-01-14T11:47:00.000-06:00You filled in so many questions I have about adopt...You filled in so many questions I have about adoption. Afraid to take the first step, actually second, I'm frozen with fear. Now, I know it is a natural maybe even normal emotion. Your story was very helpful...another reason I love blogging.Ann On and On...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06615400031267355211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-49506062657009098132009-01-14T09:56:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:56:00.000-06:00Oh Denise, that story just touches my heart right ...Oh Denise, that story just touches my heart right to the core. My Mom often told me about that "lost look" in my eyes after I was adopted at 13 months. It broke her heart too. She even said one day shortly after my adoption, when she was out of town with me visiting her Mom, that she realized I had been on her heels all day. She realized at that point that I was afraid she was going to leave me and that it was time for us to go home, and stay there for awhile, so I would know that she would never leave. <BR/><BR/>Ryan is so lucky to have you for a Mom. What a beautiful family you have!<BR/><BR/>Kristin from TXKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369117008622884945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-38001750811568882592009-01-14T09:51:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:51:00.000-06:00I love reading your blog because your always so ho...I love reading your blog because your always so honest! What a beautiful post! <BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your 6 month anniversary!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826324363760730844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-4236183848238760622009-01-14T09:44:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:44:00.000-06:00This is so wonderfully written! Love it and love y...This is so wonderfully written! Love it and love your beautiful family.SarahJarnaginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181609714639957493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-8369479759756469272009-01-14T09:12:00.000-06:002009-01-14T09:12:00.000-06:00What a beautiful, heart-wrenching, love-filled pos...What a beautiful, heart-wrenching, love-filled post... I really appreciate your heartfelt honesty and your willingness to share the feelings you experienced looking back on the last 6 months. <BR/><BR/>You captured the emotions beautifully.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Congrats!!Stellan Braceletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238859163470575588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-78144910279596688482009-01-14T08:48:00.000-06:002009-01-14T08:48:00.000-06:00Geez, I have to remember to have tissues nearby wh...Geez, I have to remember to have tissues nearby when I come here. Some times you make me laugh so hard I cry and other times you just bring me to tears.<BR/><BR/>I love the honesty that you bring to everything. I am glad that both you and Ryan have become "comfortable" with each other and have gelled into the family you were meant to be.<BR/><BR/>You are a special person. I believe that Ryan, and all your children, have a very special mommy to help them navigate this journey we call life.Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466110468328164968noreply@blogger.com