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Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or, These Are Days by Dana

Dana — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:02:55 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story today on Portraits of Adoption. It is so helpful and hopeful to read successful adoption stories from others who have been there. The waiting is sooooooo hard. Thanks for writing about the “wait”.

Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or, Clash of the Kirbys by Merrin Donahue

Merrin Donahue — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:47:25 +0000

We really did luck out. I want to go back to Guangzhou just so Imcan stay there. And maybe eat at Pizza Hut. That was amazing.

Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or, Clash of the Kirbys by Corey Terrell

Corey Terrell — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:40:17 +0000

Isn’t it amazing how chain hotels that are usually less than awesome in the states are stellar in other countries? I have not yet been to China, but I’ve done a Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, and a Best Western in Europe that were amazing. Though I’ll still take a Sheraton or Westin whenever I can.

Also, thanks for sharing this stuff, it is a very interesting read and a tad educational in the event my wife and I decide to adopt at some point down the line.

Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or, Clash of the Kirbys by Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:03:49 +0000

Definitely the Kirbys!

Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or Brothers From Another Mother by Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:13:29 +0000

I remember what Jerry taught us — yuan fen — and it couldn’t be more appropriate. I also laugh when I see the “appetizers”. Just imagine how Jack would tear through tomatoes and bananas today!

Comment on Adventures in Adoption, or Wu Tang, Hutong….Same Difference by Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:29:59 +0000

Great retelling. I miss Jerry.

Comment on Misty Watercolor Memories by Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:14:43 +0000

We’re blessed with a wonderful son, but he knows he’s lucky to have a great Mommy.

Comment on Living By Our Words by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:05:19 +0000

That’s beautiful, Merrin. I’m happy to know you. You always do make me smile.

On another note, I also ALWAYS wake up with a song in my head. The other day, it was, “Mambo #5″. I have no clue where some of the songs come from.

Comment on Adventures In Adoption, Or The Waiting Is The Hardest Part by Debbie Roberts

Debbie Roberts — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:54:36 +0000

Merrin,
Your blog was shared by Rhonda Layman mother of Robyn Pollman. My husband and I were called to adopt from China in 2005. When we started the process the wait was 6 months, we waited 33 months (paperwork in China). We started the paperwork in March 2005 and saw her beautiful face for the first time April 8, 2009 3 days shy of her 1st birthday. My oldest daughter and I traveled to China in June 2009 to pick up our daugther. I never get tired of reading or hearing of someone who has waited for SOOOOOOOOO LONG and then they get their child and the wait just disappears!!!!! We too have chosen to call it “Forever Family Day”. I want to go back through your blog and read your journey when I have some time. The wait is ever so worth it!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Comment on One More Day by Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:38:24 +0000

Love you!