Vielen Danke!

Some people gush on Facebook about how great their family and friends are, and I'll hit "like" and move on, thinking it's nice they can share their feelings like that publicly. Yesterday and this past weekend, I had one of those experiences where everyone came out of the woodwork to say or do kind things for Kenny and me. On Friday, I had a friend ask how the adoption process was going and if we were finished with everything. I told her we are just waiting around, and it could be a very long time before we hear anything from anyone. Instead of saying how exciting it must be for us, she said, "That sucks!" I was so thankful she said that, and I told her that. True, sometimes I think about how we could be called any minute by a prospective birth mother and our lives would change, but that thought only lasts a few seconds, because odds are it's going to be a while. But most of the time when I think about it, there is that feeling in the pit of my stomach that it does suck. There's an end in sight; we just don't know when it is. I guess that's better than nothing. It was so nice to hear a friend be honest and unfiltered.

Then on Saturday at the Mosey Down Main Street, some friends and I were standing around and up rolled a baby in a stroller. She was cute enough and her parents were ignoring her, which didn't bother me because I know they probably needed a break, but still she was a baby and needed some attention. My friends and I gave her some attention, and one friend must have seen a look on my face and said to me, "It'll happen for you guys." It was so unexpected, and I loved it, and it was a dude who said it, not a sensitive girlfriend of mine! A dude!

Yesterday, my sister-in-law texted me and asked if I'd ever watched "Birth Moms" on TLC. I hadn't, so I turned it on. It was such a good idea for her to let me know about it, and we texted each other throughout the show about what we saw and heard- and some of it was amazing! I have much to learn about how the other half of this equation might possibly live. I think we need to watch it some more; it can only help us be ready for the possible scenarios that might happen. It was nice of Missy to let me to know and to think the same way I was thinking. If you want to learn more about adoption from the birth mother's perspective, this show will open your eyes!

I saw a blog post yesterday where an adoptive mother shared a link to this company that shares the profits of fair trade and organic coffees with adoptive parents to help with their adoptions. The owners of this company are also adoptive parents and the whole experience changed their lives. Their story is very cool and inspiring. I went to the web site to check it out, and although we had some second thoughts about fund raising, this felt as if there was no pressure placed on any of our friends or family. It's coffee, and it's affordable, and if a small part of the cost goes to us everyone wins, because they'll have a nice buzz in the morning. I signed us up and created our storefront, and you all have already bought some coffee! I can't believe it! We are already thankful for those of you have supported us with your thoughts and words, but to see that some of you have already purchased coffee from our store is amazing! Dana Hershey, my teaching mentor and friend, shared our link on her Facebook page, and although it only took her a few seconds, it meant so much. Maybe someone she knows is a coffee fiend and might buy some...thank you, Dana! My mom has already bought some coffee, although she absolutely didn't have to because she helps us all time...thank you, Moj! People have "liked" our link, which means they are supportive of it! Thank you!

Kenny made some cool business cards for us, and when they get here, my sister Emily is going to go with me and stick them up on boards everywhere. Rural King, right next to the hunting dogs for sale, I think. Thanks in advance, Emily.

So we're feeling thankful for everyone and the support we're receiving. It is exciting to know that we will have a baby someday, but it's also exciting to know that our friends and family know us well enough to say and do little things that they probably think aren't a big deal. But they are.

In the mean time, if you need a coffee buzz and you can wait for delivery, please visit our storefront and the company's website. Feel free to pass on the link to those you know who would appreciate some quality java. Thanks for keeping up with us,
B and K

Just Love Coffee Storefront
https://justlovecoffee.com/
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