tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post624614922485392808..comments2023-10-26T03:32:13.455-07:00Comments on The Lola Letters: ...we needed a little miracle.the Lola Lettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11717397768716885420noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-11822015383735665222008-10-11T10:47:00.000-07:002008-10-11T10:47:00.000-07:00grrrr. someday I'll (hopefully) understand why we ...grrrr. someday I'll (hopefully) understand why we go through these things, because looking at them now, all I can say is that they are TOOO hard. I read this on just the right day, just found out I'm not pregnant and was feeling all poor me pitty pitty, you know. Every month you feel like a failure, anyway, you (beautifully) wrote just what I needed to hear. Give all your family a big hug from me. And I'll take the liberty of giving my Sawyer a big hug from you. Aren't we so blessed amongst our hard times? Love youCelestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535378668023216562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-12464687466503781062008-10-09T17:04:00.000-07:002008-10-09T17:04:00.000-07:00Aubry- I'm so happy to hear that they are pregnant...Aubry- I'm so happy to hear that they are pregnant again. That must have been such a nightmare for all of you. They will be in our prayers.<BR/><BR/>Natasha - I miss you too!!! Hope to see you Saturday!<BR/><BR/>Jen - I CANNOT believe that this Saturday would have marked the due date! That makes me a little sick, but I guess time flies when you're having fun with chemo! I am so excited for you though, because I agree that those babies are definitely, almost, maaaaybe, just about done laughing at us from heaven. stinkers. <BR/><BR/>Trevor- I'm glad you checked in with us! Come back again, I'm usually really happy, I promise! I talk about funny Kortlandisms, creepy photo-shopping, and crayon-filled dog poop. It's normally QUITE exhilerating! You won't be disappointed. Congrats on having the stinking cutest child on the planet. Rayley is GORGEOUS. I wish you and Ellen lived closer so we could see all of you more!<BR/><BR/>Everyone- I love you all so much. Our family really has grown closer and stronger during these times of trial. We definitely aren't feeling sorry for ourselves, and we know (very very well) that there are many people struggling with way harder trials than ours. I just wanted to clearly show why this beautiful little girl, and the AMAZING mom who placed her are such a beacon of hope for our family at this time. I am so happy and comforted and inspired and grateful. Wish you all the best!the Lola Lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717397768716885420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-66662960430258518772008-10-09T14:44:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:44:00.000-07:00It is hard to fathom what your family has gone thr...It is hard to fathom what your family has gone through. I am still shaking my head in utter disbelief. How lucky you are to have Kortland. I'm going to go check on my Rayley right now.Trevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997707924235453397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-8225936151215195962008-10-09T14:03:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:03:00.000-07:00Oh Laura! That was beautifully written! It has b...Oh Laura! That was beautifully written! It has been a rough year. The miracle of that baby girl has given me SO much hope! I know we wouldn't be faced with these things if we couldn't handle them! I love you so much and am so grateful for you. There are healthy babies in our future! Saturday is my 'due date' for that pregnancy. Reading this has made it a little easier to face. <BR/><BR/>OK, I have to go fix my make up. I heart crying at work!<BR/><BR/>Loves!!Jen Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325663644399862346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-63240989632587713552008-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:002008-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:00I joined the cry fest before I even hit the pictur...I joined the cry fest before I even hit the pictures. Thanks for sharing this trial and triumph story. Congrats! She really in so sweet. Miss you Laura.Natasha Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761477064313871217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-80420246182080819462008-10-08T21:15:00.000-07:002008-10-08T21:15:00.000-07:00Thanks for the long needed cry. i love you! I am...Thanks for the long needed cry. i love you! I am so excited to follow your blog. Yay for cyber friends through the web...and an occasional luncheon here and there. i am at: www.tyshanfamily.blogspot.comShantellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356842405500452809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-85306615339478588602008-10-08T20:56:00.000-07:002008-10-08T20:56:00.000-07:00Hey I don't know if you remember that my sister in...Hey I don't know if you remember that my sister in law Deana and jeff lost a baby girl one week before she was due four years ago, well in about two weeks she is due with another little girl. We are all hoping and praying that this little girl will make it here. So grateful for my sweet little girl. I balled trough that video. Maybe your family's luck will change with the new addition to your family.Aubry Macbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587890686821240602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-29808976822229402642008-10-08T19:27:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:27:00.000-07:00WoW! WoW!~ Wow! Talk about alot for a family to go...WoW! WoW!~ Wow! Talk about alot for a family to go through, what strenght you are to many! You are loved and I am so clad for happy ending for your cous!Moleff Family!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11268622618220651953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-30736498582507133962008-10-08T10:54:00.000-07:002008-10-08T10:54:00.000-07:00Man I'm a cry baby... Having grown up with your fa...Man I'm a cry baby... Having grown up with your family in my life, a lot of this hits home... The loss of Chris was a kick in the pants for me... a kick in the pants for a lot of people... losing someone who had made something great of his life, and had over come so many negative things... so sad... i had no idea of all the troubles that were coming over your cousin's adoption... i had heard that she was adopting, but i hadn't heard that it was such a mess... i'm so very happy for her and her little family... and you're right... no one can appreciate what they have if everything they want is just easily handed to them... the harder we work for something makes it all the better once it's finally attained...Carly, Bryce and Coen!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05537295806164741825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-73363037878496807792008-10-08T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:20:00.000-07:00I am so glad there was a happy ending with the bab...I am so glad there was a happy ending with the baby...I was getting so sad thinking when does it end? I cant imagine going through all that. It helps alot that all your family members are all there for one another. I actually went to the doctor yesterday for the first time cause I am pregnant...they could not find a heartbeat at that time so I go back in tomorrow to find out if I am earlier than they thought...and just whats going on. Part of me is not excited to go tomorrow and the other part of me is...anyway I will keep you posted...ps..we are moving to Cali maybe as soon as next week...yikesBRIAN AND BROOKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923788198174798204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-78641967574476991652008-10-08T08:38:00.000-07:002008-10-08T08:38:00.000-07:00Thanks so much you guys. I've had all this gratitu...Thanks so much you guys. I've had all this gratitude and utter AWE lingering with me for over a week now, and I am glad that you can celebrate with me! We all really are so blessed. Sometimes we just forget for awhile. Even if I never have or adopt another child, I should always remember to be grateful for an incredible husband, a beautiful, funny little boy, for great dogs, and a sassy cat, and a house, and an AMAZING extended family, and the best friends that any girl could ever hope for.the Lola Lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717397768716885420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-42784171169982123582008-10-08T07:11:00.000-07:002008-10-08T07:11:00.000-07:00Wow. I can't even imagine. I'm sorry for everyth...Wow. I can't even imagine. I'm sorry for everything that your family has gone through. Really makes me realize how ungrateful I must sound when I whine and complain about being pregnant. What a miracle and such a blessing. I'm so happy for the precious little addition to your family! =) Can't wait to welcome our new little addition any day now...Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318164476938868378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-30591842558625064402008-10-07T21:56:00.000-07:002008-10-07T21:56:00.000-07:00Hey Laura,I am so sorry to hear about all of the t...Hey Laura,<BR/>I am so sorry to hear about all of the tragedy that has hit you and your family recently.<BR/>I'm sure you are not aware of the situation I am going through right now, but your post has left me in tears. For the past 2 months, my 16 year old cousin from California has been living with me. She is 5 months pregnant and we find out what the gender of the baby is next week. It has been an extremely difficult situation on her and her family, and that is why she has come to stay with us. She has commented to me several times that she would have to be the most uncaring, unloving person if she were to give up her baby. I have never had the right words to say to her, but after reading your post, I will show her exactly what she needs to hear. Thank you for writing the right words for ME and my cousinMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668168126475425021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-82976882573697103702008-10-07T20:58:00.000-07:002008-10-07T20:58:00.000-07:00Cry, cry, cry, I'm getting very good at it! We ar...Cry, cry, cry, I'm getting very good at it! We are so happy and excited for this sweet family! Let me tell you, I go to an awesome dr. (who is also a bishop) and he gave me some great advice: you can ask for a priesthood blessing, everyday, if you need it! It's the only way to go and is so healing. Spread the word- ask for blessings as much as you need them! You wrote this so beautifully, I'm going to make sure everyone in the family reads it!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800087793774728824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-41776245935430766482008-10-07T19:47:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:47:00.000-07:00excuse me while I go remove the lump from my throa...excuse me while I go remove the lump from my throat and mop up my keyboard, seriously though I'm so happy for your cousin, it makes me so so grateful for little guyAshley Kozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388527950706281269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-48752092722755857512008-10-07T18:42:00.000-07:002008-10-07T18:42:00.000-07:00what a touching story. I had no idea that was all...what a touching story. I had no idea that was all going on with your family. I am so sorry you have had to go throuh so much! That little girl is such a BLESSING to your family. Thank goodness for that sweet unselfish birth mom.Nikki Moshierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10869310618526938111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-40527339879466030182008-10-07T17:03:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:03:00.000-07:00i for one needed a slap in the face today. i am so...i for one needed a slap in the face today. <BR/>i am so blessed. thank you for the reminder. <BR/>i am so happy for your family and that sweet little girl....Ashley Thalmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826214609480963667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-28744897329075444442008-10-07T16:41:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:41:00.000-07:00She's beautiful! I was actually reading two blogs,...She's beautiful! I was actually reading two blogs, one by the adoptive parents, and one by the teenage birth mom. It was a completely open adoption, kind of like Juno. The amazing selflessness of both parents made me cry.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about the other tragedies in your famliy.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com