Thanks to my blogger "family"
All I Can say is WOW!
I was really angry at that comment (there is a second comment by Helene (not my cousin) in Luke & the Chef that is twice as nasty but I'm not going to bother responding, it is very amusing to read though)
I will respond to my blog family... Many of you I have never met face to face, but I feel I know you, I have watched your children grow and you have seen mine grow. We have gone through many triumphs and set backs together, this is what makes us a family. Outsiders do not get it... But we are a family... And our family is growing everyday as more people choose adoption...
On a side note today Luke had his Mikvah, he is officially Jewish! Pictures tomorrow... Oh and tomorrow is Luke's re-adoption! Busy week for us irresponsible Gaynes'!
I was really angry at that comment (there is a second comment by Helene (not my cousin) in Luke & the Chef that is twice as nasty but I'm not going to bother responding, it is very amusing to read though)
I will respond to my blog family... Many of you I have never met face to face, but I feel I know you, I have watched your children grow and you have seen mine grow. We have gone through many triumphs and set backs together, this is what makes us a family. Outsiders do not get it... But we are a family... And our family is growing everyday as more people choose adoption...
On a side note today Luke had his Mikvah, he is officially Jewish! Pictures tomorrow... Oh and tomorrow is Luke's re-adoption! Busy week for us irresponsible Gaynes'!
posted by Corey at
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
13 Comments:
Congrats Luke!! Hope the readoption goes well tomorrow!
As for attachment, Luke has been home 5 months and yes attachment can take years but a healthy attachment can also happen very quickly (it says that in books too!). It depends on the environment the child was raised before gaining custody. Helene says that we should treat our adoptive children differently because they are adopted, well bio children can also have severe attachment problems. So don't pick on Corey & David because Luke is healthy and attached and I have no doubt that the twins will attach just as well in the healthy environment that there parents provide!
Wish I was going with you to Vietnam because it's an amazing country and I miss it already. Love ya!
Okay, this Helene is driving me nuts! I think what youa re doing is great and if that is what your heart is telling you to do...go for it girl!
I think she just left a psycho annonymous comment on my blog. Now I am furious. She is so not worth it.
You all are a wonderful family:)I celebrate your special day with and Luke!! I am excited to do the same with Gabe, Lily and Sophie:)You are right - we are a family - I love it too:)
Julia
I was so happy last night when I read all of the comments -- this blog community is awesome!! When the looneys show up with their rude comments, everyone rushs to defend each other :) Holly has a sense of humor, Julia and Corey want big families -- we're all there to support you guys!
Then I read Helene's second comment, and boy was I steaming over that one! But I'll try to hold it in so that we can all forget about Helene and move on to happier things -- like celebrating all of the BIG things going on with Luke this week :)
OK, a comment from a family member. I am Corey's older sister, living about 2 hours south of her. I read Corey's blog on a daily basis, but have never felt the desire to leave a comment; this is probably due to the fact that I speak to my sister multiple times on a daily basis. I have a problem with this 'Helene' (not our cousin) person. It takes a lot more than physical presence to raise a child. Ever heard of the phrase, "Opinions are like a**holes; everyone has one, but not everyone wants to hear it?" Well, take it for what it's worth! What may be good for Corey & David, is obviously not good for you. I'm so sorry to hear that Scandinavia is in an uproar over my sister's blog. You don't like, don't read it. It takes a lot more than physical presence to raise a child. Regardless if she is with him every minute of his life, or away from him for 3 weeks, Luke is a very happy, healthy, and a truly loved little boy. I have a deep attachment with Luke, even though I only see him once a month.
Senator Hillary Clinton wrote a book "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child"; You should check it out. You may learn something from it.
Being adopted by my sister and brother-in-law, will gives these 4 children a life they would have never had the chance to know. You should feel encouraged by my sister. If she was bringing them home, to start a 'well-fare' business that's one thing. But, they aren't. They just had a desire for a large family. Can you blame them? Families are wonderful things; the more the merrier!
The Beatles once sang, 'All You Need is Love', and these kids will have all their needs, desires, and dreams met.
With deep Love,
Aunt Gena
It does take a village and I am so glad to be able to be part of this village....
Congratulations Luke!
Like Gena, I read this blog daily and have never posted a comment, but I’m too peeved right now not to say anything. Helene's attack is obviously the work of someone weak and timid. For as long as I've known Corey (too many years to count!), she has always wanted to be a mom. When nature didn't cooperate, she and David did the bravest thing possible by adopting. How many people have the guts to open their hearts like that? Too few, for sure. Cor, you are one of the strongest people I know, and I continue to be impressed by you.
Congrats, er, mazel tov to Luke. Looking forward to visiting after you get back from Vietnam!
Love,
Olivia the Gator Godmother
Hi, my name is Molly, I accidentally stumbled upon your blog and I was so surprised because I recognized your son and husband! We were down in Guatemala at the same time for our second adoption and we were also at the Marriott and at the Embassy the same day as your husband! I'm glad to see your family is doing well, and to whoever that Helene nightmare was, we have four children, all ages 4 and under and though it may be crazy at times, they all love each other very much and they have a blast playing together and are the best of friends. "Large" families (if you can call 4 kids large) are tons of fun to grow up in and your kids will love being close too!
Corey, I have just been reading the Vietnam blog and had NO IDEA all this craziness was going on. You're a good mom - and the babies are going to grow up in a household where they are loved. That's all that matters.
Don't let the Vikings get you down. ;-)
Corey, I would love to read your viet nam blog. Can you send me the info so I can log on. My e-mail is murielcollison@hotmail.com
Congratulations Luke! :)
I just read the 2nd comment. It really makes me sad that people feel the need to comment when their opinion was not asked.... But you know what they say about opinions...
Luke has been home for sometime now, am I correct? Last I read, you were not bringing home 4 children at the same exact time. Would she berate you if you were pregnant with quads? Would that mean you should leave three children at the hospital so you can bond with one for X amount of time?
Your videos and pictures clearly show that "Lukey" loves his Mama, and vice versa..
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