Melissa J's comments

Changing Your Child's Name - Blog Entry

27 Aug 2006 01:01 PM

Gasp! I can not imagine being named after a street I was found on. I have heard of children in the system named after drug nicknames. It's so terribly sad. Names are so important and IMO should be thought out with great care. Whether the mother and father just loves the sound of the name or the name has great meaning. Thanks Valorie for sharing.

Changing Your Child's Name - Blog Entry

26 Aug 2006 08:13 PM

Thanks Jody for your perspective. I can't see my older son being called by his birth name. My younger son, I battled with a name change. I though a lot about naming his first name what his current middle name is. By the time we even knew we could adopt him, he had been called by his birth firstname for so long we kept it.

Shopping with my "Cool Consultant" - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 11:30 PM

I enjoyed your blog so much. I can't wait for my sons to be teens--NOT!...oh yeah, I think that term is "uncool" now. I guess I've lost it too Kristyn ;-) Take care.

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Take Time to Pray: Thanksgiving - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 11:23 PM

Thanks Lisa for this important reminder to be thankful.

Belonging, Identity and 'The' Reason Why: How I Decided Not to Search for My Birth Parents - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 11:21 PM

I've enjoyed reading your perspectives Valorie.

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The Ten Commandments of Marriage - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 11:20 PM

Great Blog! I love the correlation between the 10 commandments and applying the like-sense to marriage.

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Belonging, Identity and 'The' Reason Why: How I Decided Not to Search for My Birth Parents (cont'd. - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 11:16 PM

I appreciate your story Valorie. I had a great interest to find my son's birth siblings just to know what someone related to them was like and for medical information (found a lot too). I don't have a problem with my boys searching (though I gathered much information on family and whereabouts anyway), but it's comforting to know that there are adoptees that don't place huge emphasis on being related by blood. My son's are my sons and I don't look at their blood. I hope they will always know that I am their mother. God has entrusted them to us and they're precious to me. I admire the respect and admiration both you and Jody have for your moms (by adoption). As a mother, I hope my children feel the same toward me and never look at me as any less their mom.

God bless you.

My Savior Knows Adoption - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 10:57 PM

Beautifully put Jody. Thank you so much, your comment is really appreciated. Your story of adoption is truly inspirational to me too Jody.

Things to Discuss Before the Wedding - Blog Entry

21 Aug 2006 05:07 PM

Misty, I learn so much from you. Always a pleasure to hear your views.

Seeing God As Our Father - Blog Entry

19 Aug 2006 01:07 AM

What a great dad you must be Mike! I agree with you completely.